Saturday, President Obama declared H1N1 influenza a national emergency. The White House said that Obama signed a proclamation last night allowing public health officials to bypass certain federal regulations.
Anne Schuchat, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention‘s National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, says there’s no need for alarm. “It’s really more a continuation of our preparedness steps,” she told USA TODAY on Sunday. The declaration will help with flexibility in case hospitals see a greater influx of flu cases in coming months, “she said.
The national emergency is a reminder how important it is to be well informed about the signs and symptoms of H1N1 as well as how to keep you and your family safe. This is especially important for families with children.
Join us on Onslow’s Health Talk blog on Tuesday, Oct. 27 at 9 AM where we will have Onslow Memorial Hospital’s infection control nurse available to answer your questions. Sign up with your e-mail below and we’ll remind you of the event.
