South Canterbury District Health Board - Swine Flu Current Situation

Swine Flu Current Situation

The first cases of swine flu (H1N1) have been confirmed in South Canterbury. The Ministry of Health and South Canterbury District Health Board are closely following international developments and advice from the World Health Organisation (WHO).

South Canterbury has moved to the 'manage it' phase of its pandemic response to H1N1 influenza (swine flu), as confirmed cases indicate the virus is spreading through the community. To limit the spread of the virus, anyone who is unwell should phone rather than visit their GP. Advice and information is also available from Healthline on 0800 611 116.

Routine testing for swine flu has ceased. People who become sick need to isolate themselves until 24 hours after their symptoms have resolved. Going home and staying home when you are feeling unwell is one of the most important things you can do to stop flu spreading.

Parents, caregivers and contacts of people with flu do not have to be quarantined. They should be vigilant for symptoms in themselves and, if they become unwell, isolate themselves and seek medical attention if necessary. Anyone who does not have symptoms of influenza can continue with their daily routine.

Most people with swine flu have experienced mild to moderate illnes which should be treated in the normal manner of seasonal influenza: bed rest, fluids, paracetamol and self management unless symptoms are severe or prolonged. If people are concerned they should phone their GP or Healthline.

Links:

• Information for the General Public

• Information for Clinicians and Health Care Workers

National Updates

• Swine Flu FAQs from the World Health Organisation

• Ministry of Health NZ Swine Flu Updates

South Canterbury Information
• Latest Update from South Canterbury DHB

• Flu Surveillance Statistics – latest update

• June Healthbeat – includes info about community based assessment centres

• South Canterbury DHB Health Emergency Plan


1: About SCDHB 1.1: Strategic Direction 1.2: Population Statistics 1.3: Health Statistics 1.4: How We’re Funded 1.5: Planning and Funding 1.6: Board Members/Committees 1.6.1: Members 1.6.2: Board Committees 1.7: Public Meetings 1.8: DHB Performance 2: CAREERS 2.1: Search Vacancies 2.2: Junior Medical Staff 2.3: Senior Medical Staff 2.4: Allied Health 2.5: Nursing 2.6: Nursing Professional Dev. 2.7: Return to Nursing/CAP 2.8: Management & Administration 2.9: Releasing Time to Care 2.10: Professional Registration 2.11: Lifestyle Information 2.12: Immigration & Taxation 2.13: Testimonials 2.14: Talbot Park 2.15: Contact Human Resources 3: Timaru Hospital 3.1: Campus Map 3.2: Overview of Services 3.3: Information for patients 3.4: Key Staff 3.5: Frequently Asked Questions 3.5.1: Elective Services 3.5.2: Emergency Department 4: PRIMARY CARE 4.1: Finding a Doctor 4.2: Aoraki PHO 4.3: Pharmacies 4.4: Dentists 4.5: Well Child Services 4.6: He Oranga Pai Health Clinic 5: AGED CARE 5.1: NASC Service 5.2: Aged Care Facilities 5.3: Home Based Support 5.4: Other 6: HEHA 6.1: What is HEHA? 6.3: Community Partnerships Programme 6.4: Breastfeeding Initiatives 6.5: Walking the Talk 6.6: Contact HEHA Staff 6.7: Links 7: PUBLIC HEALTH 7.1: Community & Public Health 7.2: Public Health Nursing Service 7.3: B4 School Checks 7.4: Norovirus Information 7.5: HPV Immunisation Programme 7.6: HIV Testing in Pregnancy 7.7: Measles Information 7.8: Whooping Cough Information 8: Swine Flu Information 8.1: Current Situation 8.2: For General Public 8.3: For G.P.s & Health Workers 8.4: What You Can Do to Prepare 8.5: Flu & Limiting Its Spread 8.6: Caring at Home for the Sick 8.7: Managing Flu at Home 10: SMOKEFREE 10.1: How to Quit 10.2: For health workers 10.3: Smokefree Links 11: PUBLICATIONS & KEY DOCUMENTS 11.1: Publications 11.2: Key Documents 11.3: Glossary of Acronyms 12: BOARD PAPERS 12.1: Board Meeting March 27 12.2: CPHAC & DSAC April 28 12.3: Board Meeting May 1 12.4: Board Meeting May 29 12.5: Hospital Advisory May 29 12.6: Board Meeting June 26 12.7: Board Meeting July 31 12.8: Hospital Advisory July 31 12.9: CPHAC & DSAC Aug 25 12.10: Board Meeting Aug 28 12.11: Hospital Advisory Sept 25 12.12: Board Meeting Sept 25 12.13: CPHAC & DSAC Oct 27 12.14: Board Meeting Oct 30 12.15: Board Meeting Dec 11 12.16: Hospital Advisory Dec 11 12.17: Board Meeting Jan 29 12.18: HAC January 29 13: LINKS 13.1: Local Links 13.2: Health Sector Resources 13.3: Medical Resources 13.4: Others of Interest 14: CONTACT US 14.1: contact form 14.2: Competence Assessment 14.3: South Canterbury DHB 14.4: Chief Executive 14.5: Planning & Funding Manager 14.6: Media Queries 14.7: Patient In Hospital 14.8: Timaru Hospital 15: ABOUT THIS WEBSITE 15.1: FEEDBACK 15.2: Privacy 15.3: Site Map 15.4: DISCLAIMER 16: MEDIA RELEASES > New Primary Health Proposal > Early Flu Shots for Those At Risk > X-rays go Digital	Swine Flu Current Situation The first cases of swine flu (H1N1) have been confirmed in South Canterbury. The Ministry of Health and South Canterbury District Health Board are closely following international developments and advice from the World Health Organisation (WHO). South Canterbury has moved to the 'manage it' phase of its pandemic response to H1N1 influenza (swine flu), as confirmed cases indicate the virus is spreading through the community. To limit the spread of the virus, anyone who is unwell should phone rather than visit their GP. Advice and information is also available from Healthline on 0800 611 116. Routine testing for swine flu has ceased. People who become sick need to isolate themselves until 24 hours after their symptoms have resolved. Going home and staying home when you are feeling unwell is one of the most important things you can do to stop flu spreading. Parents, caregivers and contacts of people with flu do not have to be quarantined. They should be vigilant for symptoms in themselves and, if they become unwell, isolate themselves and seek medical attention if necessary. Anyone who does not have symptoms of influenza can continue with their daily routine. Most people with swine flu have experienced mild to moderate illnes which should be treated in the normal manner of seasonal influenza: bed rest, fluids, paracetamol and self management unless symptoms are severe or prolonged. If people are concerned they should phone their GP or Healthline. Links: • Information for the General Public • Information for Clinicians and Health Care Workers National Updates • Swine Flu FAQs from the World Health Organisation • Ministry of Health NZ Swine Flu Updates South Canterbury Information • Latest Update from South Canterbury DHB • Flu Surveillance Statistics – latest update • June Healthbeat – includes info about community based assessment centres • South Canterbury DHB Health Emergency Plan
The website of the South Canterbury District Health Board All content Copyright© 2006, All rights reserved. Site designed by Cuttriss Dye Advertising