H1N1 Virus Updates ; Cases in the Philippines Bared

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A very alarming virus has reached the grounds of the Philippines. Yes, it has been reported and confirmed that there are already h1n1 cases in our country. It was through a little girl who arrived here in the Philippines last May 18 and was later on diagnosed to be A(H1N1) positive the following day. The girl came to the Philippines from the United States where the first case was believed to have come from in New Mexico.

The following are the recent updates of the said virus here in the Philippines: 

Last updated: June 1, 2009
Source: Department of Health surveillance progress report

DATE (as of 8 a.m.)	No. of confirmed Influenza A(H1N1) cases	No. of CUOs* pending lab. results	No. of confirmed negative A (H1N1)	Total Number of CUOs*
June 1, 2009	21	32	262	315
May 31, 2009	16	64	205	285
May 29, 2009	14	25	172	211
May 28, 2009	10	24	150	184
May 27, 2009	2	28	129	159
May 26, 2009	2	7	111	120
May 25, 2009	2	15	96	113
May 24, 2009	2	16	88	105
May 23, 2009	1	7	87	95
May 22, 2009	1	0	77	78
May 21, 2009	0	7	70	77
May 20, 2009	0	3	67	70
May 19, 2009	0	3	65	68
May 18, 2009	0	1	61	62
May 17, 2009	0	0	57	57
May 16, 2009	0	2	55	57
May 15, 2009	0	1	52	54
May 14, 2009	0	0	49	49
May 13, 2009	0	7	39	46
May 12, 2009	0	5	no data	40
May 11, 2009	0	4	no data	23
May 10, 2009	0	8	no data	23
May 9, 2009	0	5	no data	20
May 8, 2009	0	7	10	17
May 7, 2009	0	4	8	12
May 6, 2009	0	3	5	10
DATE	No. of confirmed Influenza A(H1N1) cases	No. of CUOs* pending lab. results	No. of confirmed negative A (H1N1)	Total Number of CUOs*

*Cases Under Observation

The symptoms of this new H1N1 flu virus in people are similar to the symptoms of seasonal flu and include fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. A significant number of people who have been infected with this virus also have reported diarrhea and vomiting.  Also, like seasonal flu, severe illnesses and death has occurred as a result of illness associated with this virus.

H1N1 can also be cured according to CDC, we can  use oseltamivir or zanamivir for the treatment and/or prevention of infection with the new H1N1 flu virus. Antiviral drugs are prescription medicines (pills, liquid or an inhaler) that fight against the flu by keeping flu viruses from reproducing in your body. If you get sick, antiviral drugs can make your illness milder and make you feel better faster. They may also prevent serious flu complications. During the current outbreak, the priority use for influenza antiviral drugs during is to treat severe influenza illness.

For all of us, it is important indeed that we observe proper hygiene and healthy lifestyle. Always wash our hands with soap and avoid contact with sick people. Taking vitamins specifically vit. C could also be our armor in fighting viruses that cause sickness.

Let us all safeguard ourselves from the spread of this fatal virus. If we feel like we have the symptoms, don’t hesitate to consult medical practitioners. Of course, they know better than us.

Batangas Regional Hospital is designated as Referral Center for Emerging and Re-emerging Infectious Diseases like Influenza A(H1N1), BRH is at Batangas City, Batangas with telepphone numbers (043) 723-0911; 980-1743

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