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Swine flu confirmed
in Tishomingo
Published Thursday, July 2
Staff reports
IUKA - Swine flu has come to the Crossroads.
The Mississippi State Department of Health recently reported 47 new cases of the H1N1 swine flu in the state, including two in Tishomingo County. The nearest other counties reporting cases are Lee County with two and Union County with one.
Health officials continue to urge the public not to panic about the disease, but to take common sense precautions to avoid spreading illness.
State Epidemiologist Dr. Mary Currier said the H1N1 swine flu responds well to traditional anti-viral medications. Those who are elderly, very young, pregnant or chronically ill could be at higher risk for complications from the virus.
Currier said Mississippians should continue to take precautions to prevent the spread of the virus or other viruses. Steps include frequent hand washing or use of an alcohol-based hand sanitizer, coughing or sneezing into a tissue or sleeve and then washing hands and avoid close contact with those who are sick.
If a person becomes ill they should stay home until they are well, unless they need to see a doctor. Before seeing a doctor they should call first to avoid possible transmission of the virus in the doctor's waiting area.
For more information on the H1N1 swine flu, visit the department of health's website at www.healthyms.com or call their toll-free hotline at 1-877-222-9FLU between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
