No Reports Of Swine Flu At MVRH | |
Published May 6, 2009
There have been no reported cases of swine flu at Mesa View Regional Hospital (MVRH). Hospital officials say that the hospital is working with a heightened awareness and is reinforcing flu precautions with its medical team. “We are also closely monitoring the progression of swine flu cases reported in the U.S and following hospital-specific readiness guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),”{ said hospital spokesman Mark Buchanan. Symptoms of swine flu are similar to other flu conditions and can include fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, chills, fatigue and runny or stuffy nose. Vomiting and diarrhea may also occur. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends that individuals with flu-like symptoms contact their primary care physician. Good health habits are especially important to help stop the spread of germs and include covering coughs, frequent hand washing and avoiding contaminated surfaces. Individuals with flu-like symptoms should minimize close contact with others by staying home from school and work to help avoid spreading any potential illness to other people. For additional information on the Swine Flu please visit www.mesaviewhospital.com. |