NH DHHS - Tuesday, May 19, 2009 H1N1 Update
Wednesday, May 20, 2009 at 08:29AM Concord, NH – The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Division of Public Health Services (DPHS) announced this afternoon that two more New Hampshire residents have been diagnosed with H1N1 (swine) influenza. The newly confirmed cases are a 10 year old from Nashua and a 4 year old from Londonderry. DPHS is investigating both of these cases.
Summary of New Hampshire Cases as of May 19, 2009
Twenty-two cases of H1N1 Confirmed in New Hampshire
1) Concord Hospital employee
2) Second Concord Hospital employee
3) Upper Valley resident
4) 3-year-old from greater Nashua area
5) 18-year-old Kearsarge High School student
6) 15-year-old New Hampton student
7) 13-year-old Nashua resident (attends school in Massachusetts)
8) 19-year-old Kearsarge High School student
9) Second 13-year-old Nashua resident
10) Derry resident
11) Rochester resident
12) 10-year-old Bedford resident
13) Nashua resident
14) Hudson resident
15) 11-year-old Keene resident
16) 12-year-old Nashua resident (attends school out of state)
17) 7-year-old Upper Valley resident
18) 11-year-old Keene resident
19) Keene resident
20) Adult from Greater Salem area
21) 10-year-old Nashua resident
22) 4-year-old Londonderry resident
Samples tested
Through Tuesday afternoon, the DHHS Public Health Labs have completed testing on 845 samples. Of these, 801 tested negative for seasonal flu and H1N1, 22 samples tested positive for seasonal flu, and 22 tested positive for H1N1.
DHHS wants to remind everyone to stay home from work or school if you feel sick; cover your mouth and nose with your sleeve when you cough or sneeze; and wash your hands frequently, especially before eating or preparing food. These steps can help prevent the spread of H1N1 flu and many other illnesses.
For questions about H1N1, possible symptoms, travel information, or other issues related to this illness residents can call 1-888-330-6764 between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. daily. For more information on H1N1 flu, visit www.dhhs.nh.gov or the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) at www.cdc.gov/H1N1flu.