2009-06-19 Friday NewsJune 19, 2009
2009 5K Run/Walk Results
Sergeant Neil Garlock provided us with the details from the 5K run/walk
held the morning of the Parks Celebration:
Registered Participants: 260 (new record)
No shows: 13
Men's Winner: Dominick Rosario 16:18 (new course record -old
(record 17:17)
Women's Winner: Molley Noel 21:23
Door Prizes: Total – 89 with an Approximate Value $7,000, a
(new record)
HIM Influenza
One of our night shift police officers has contracted H1N1 influenza—yet to be confirmed,
but after a trip to the hospital to investigate the possibility of meningitis (similar symptoms
F to H1N1). After a negative test for meningitis, the diagnosis is for H1N1 (swine) flu.
While this strain of flu appears to be less dangerous than the regular flu, we are on alert
here at City Hall, to prevent further spread of the virus. We will be implanting the follow -
Ring actions:
• Regular cleaning of common areas, including counters, doorknobs, etc.
I• Encouraging staff with flu-like symptoms to stay home
• Dispersing basic information from Center for Disease Control
D• Reviewing policies and procedures to ensure that we continue to offer services
to residents.
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Home Intruder Nabbed
Y A resident living on Winston Court was awakened this week at 1 a.m. in the morning by a
noise in his kitchen. Upon investigation, he located a masked intruder in his kitchen sink.
After a call to 911, police arrived on scene approximately 1:50p.m. Officer Spicer located
the masked intruder, described as wearing a fur coat, dark complexion, 40-50 lbs, with a
ringed tail and an uncooperative attitude. After Officer Spicer located the culprit, he at-
tempted to coax him out an open door, unsuccessfully.
Sergeant Convery and Officer Urmann joined the standoff, bringing with a spring-loaded
pole typically used for controlling stray dogs. After several efforts to negotiate an end to
E the stand off, officers attempted to collar the intruder with the spring-loaded pole. Unfor-
tunately, the only affect this tool had was to further escalate the situation. As the intruder
became combative, the three officers made the decision to utilize a less -lethal force, de-
wploying their tazers. The tazers were not effective (the exact cause is still under investiga-
tion), and resulted in the perpetrator seeking shelter in the finished lower level of the home,
S where officers found the perpetrator under a piece of office furniture. At this point, the
homeowner provided the officers with a .22 caliber sidearm, and authorized their use of the
weapon to subdue the intruder.
Upon discharge of the weapon, officers realized that the sidearm was loaded with bird shot,
and ultimately required nine rounds to neutralize the threat. Officers were finally able to
place the spring loaded pole, and remove the raccoon from the premises.
June 19, 2009
Metro Cities Board Meeting
Council Member Ultan Duggan was recently appointed to the Metro Cities Board of Directors, and at-
tended his first meeting Thursday evening. There was an update on the recently passed Critical Area
Legislation—it appears that we may have some opportunity to influence the final result yet! Ultan re-
ported that the board discussed their 2010 budget, and making sure that city officials are aware of the
what Metro Cities does, and the value of participating with the group. More information can be found
at: www.metrocitiesmn.org.
Hole in One
Barb Kasel (one of our most reliable recreation part-time staff) was golfing at the Mendota Heights Par
3 this week, and reported scoring a hole in one on the ninth hole. It was a "perfect" golf shot, Barb re-
ported hitting the ball cleanly off the bottom of her club, resulting in a low line drive shot straight at the
pin, falling nicely into the cup once it got there. Congratulations Barb!
Attachments
Just The Facts, Pipeline, Planning Commission Meeting Agenda, TwinCities.com Article "Mendota
Heights city administrator Jim Danielson retiring," Pioneer Press "Sainted & Tainted," Invitation for Pilot
Knob Dedication of Interpretive Markers," Center for Disease Control Article "H1N1 Flu and You," and
Upcoming Park/Recreation/Community Events.
Dates to Remember in June
Planning Commission Mtg 6-23-09
7:00 P.M.
Dates to Remember in July
City Council Meeting 7-7-09
7:00 P.M.
ARC Meeting 7-8-09
7:00 P.M.
NOC Meeting 7-15-09
1:30 P.M.
MAC Meeting 7-20-09
1:00 P.M.
City Council Meeting 7-21-09
7:00 P.M.
Planning Commission Meeting 7-28-09 7:00 P.M.
Happy Fathers Day,
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Torch Run
On Thursday June 18"the Dakota County leg of the Special Olympics
Torch Run was kicked off in the parking lot of the Lakeville Police
Department. The run/walk/bike event began with an inspirational
speech by Special Olympian Heide Magnusson, a 16 year member of
the Hastings Sharks team. Heide talked about what Special Olympics
means to her. "Participants included several Special Olympic athletes
and representatives from Lakeville Police, MN State Patrol, Burnsville
PD, MN BCA, Dakota County Sheriff's Office, Rosemount, the Dakota
Communications Center, South Saint Paul Police, West Saint Paul
Police, Inver Grove Heights Police, Eagan Police and Mendota Heights
Police. The run was a culmination of other Torch Run events
throughout the state, picking up from the Goodhue leg from Redwing to
Hastings on Monday and the Scott County leg from Savage to
Burnsville on Tuesday, all of which have thus far raised around $1000
for Special Olympics Minnesota. The Dakota County event included
lunch at Mendakota Park another wonderful speech from our own
Mendota Heights Special Olympian Joe Conway. Joe brought the
medals he earned at the Special Olympic World games in China 2007.
Joe graduated from Henry Sibley High School this year and talked
about how give back to the community by becoming a Special
Olympics coach. Our own Mendota Heights 5k made a donation of the
proceeds from the race (over $2800) to Special Olympics Minnesota.
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If you would like to make a donation for Special Olympics, please call our office at
651.452.1366 and ask for Officer Jennifer Fordham or Sergeant Neil Garlock.
DAR / No Insurance 06-12-09 2123 hours
Officer Mike Shepard ran a license plate check on his in -squad computer. The check
showed the R/O to be revoked. The physical description of the R/O matched the driver. The
driver was the R/O. When asked for proof of insurance, the driver "didn't think" she had valid
insurance. A phone call to the insurance company confirmed the car was not insured.
Citations were issued for DAR and No Insurance. The car was towed by Southeast and the
driver dropped off at a gas station.
Domestic Disturbance 06-13-09 0051 hours
An underage intoxicated teenager arrived home from a friend's house to find his parents
waiting patiently for him. Sadly, the parents were not surprised as he has been in treatment
for alcohol and chemical problems before. The 17 YOA thought he could argue his way out
of trouble; however, his communication attempts were unsuccessful as his BAC was .186.
When Officer Jeff VonFeldt arrived, he separated everyone and worked his way through all
of the stories around what was occurring. After comparing stories and providing the parents
several options, they determined it would be best to wait until morning and put the young
man back into treatment. Officer VonFeldt then drove to the house where the young man
said he was drinking only to find it totally dark with no activity.
Speed / Possession of Marijuana 06-14-09 0120 hours
Officer Jeff VonFeldt stopped a taxi for 51 mph in a 40 zone. As he approached the cab he
noted there were two parties in the back seat. When he spoke with the driver a strong smell
of marijuana came out of the cab. At this point he noted that the male passenger was very
fidgety and attempting to stuff something into a pocket. When asked to keep his hands out
in sight, the man became more nervous and fidgety. Officer VonFeldt then asked the
passenger where the marijuana was at and the man replied "marijuana?" At that the man
attempted to reach into his pocket again and was asked to step out of the taxi. As he did,
marijuana fell onto the ground. The man was arrested and placed in the squad car. Officer
VonFeldt then asked the young lady where the marijuana was at and she immediately gave
him a baggie of marijuana from her purse and a grinder. When asked what they smoked it in
she produced a multi -colored blown glass pipe. A citation was issued to the cab driver for
speed. At which point he told the officer he no longer wished to have the two in his cab. He
was allowed to leave. This caused the man who was intoxicated (.146 BAC) and high to get
out of control. After that he was transported to Detox where he was left with his citations.
Sick Animal 06-17-09 0117 hours
At 0117 hours a local homeowner was awakened by the sound of someone or something in
his house. When he went to investigate he found a 40 pound raccoon sitting in the kitchen
sink. The intruder insisted this was now his territory and was not leaving the sink. The
homeowner called for help and Sgt Brian Convery, Officers Tanner Spicer and Denise
Urmann arrived to help. The raccoon was now more upset seeing these three near his new
found home. The plan was to use the six foot dog stick to catch Mr. Ricky Raccoon and
keep him safely at bay. Ricky would have nothing to do with the plan and thought eating
Officer Spicer might just be slightly more fun. After several attempts at seizing the critter, it
was decided that the raccoon would hold still just long enough to capture if he was tased.
Unfortunately, he was quick and getting tased was not on his to do list. Three taser
cartridges later, Ricky headed into the basement instead of out the open sliding glass door to
freedom. Ricky was now really ticked and lodged himself under the homeowner's desk and
was not leaving. The sick raccoon was finally put down in the basement and removed from
the home.
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The Parks Crew hauled rec rock to Mendakota Park and the Civic Center field to fill
in low spots. Fields was prepped at Mendakota for a baseball tournament by
moving the bases to 75 feet and mounds were installed. Graffiti was removed from
the pavilion walls at Rogers Lake. The gate to the hockey rink at Marie Park was
repaired.
Tom Olund was called in at 5:15 A.M. on Tuesday for the high water alarm at the
St. Thomas lift station (Rich was out of town). Rich cut roots in the sanitary sewer
lines on Hazel Court and Pagel Road. The sanitary sewer line was jetted for
grease in front of Friendly Hills Middle School.
Curb sections were hammered out on Coleshire Lane and Hingham Circle. The
concrete dug outs were removed from behind the curbs and new cement forms
were installed. The new curbs were backfilled with black dirt and grass seed. The
street sweepings were hauled to Dakota County. Three trucks were used most of
the week for hauling the sweepings. Vandals pulled out signs and switched them
around on Coleshire Lane, Somerset Road, Emerson Avenue and Somerset Court.
The Streets Crew reinstalled the signs in the correct places. Weed whipping was
done around fire hydrants on Mendota Heights from Highway 13 to Delaware
Avenue and on Huber Drive.
Engineering
Dodd Road/Highway 110 Pedestrian Feasibility Study - The application for funding
through the Transportation Enhancement program was submitted and accepted by
the Metropolitan Council on Monday. The project selection process is expected to
take several weeks, and may take as long as 2+ months. Staff will provide
updates as they are received form Met Council.
2009 Road Rehabilitation Project (Cherry Hills 2nd) - The project was awarded at
the June 16th Council Meeting, and the contractor intends to begin work during the
first week in August.
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Public Works
Engineering
Code Enforcement
The Pipe
June 19, 2005
Highway 55 & Mendota Heights Road Intersection — The consultant is finishing up.
the preliminary set of plans for City and MnDOT review. The consultant schedule
states that plans will be delivered to the City for review by June 30th. The
geotechnical contractor completed soil borings this past week and will have their
report completed by the end of June.
As a reminder, we have been notified by MnDOT that our cooperative agreement
share has slipped 1 fiscal year to FY2011. The $424,841.00 grant for construction
was originally scheduled for FY2010, but due to budgetary constraints, the funding
was moved out one more year. This change in funding year should not impact our
design efforts, and will actually benefit the City in the ability to fund the design
and the remaining construction balance out of the State -Aid account.
2009 Crackseal and Sealcoat Program — The contractor has begun cracksealing
and is anticipating proceeding with sealcoating (chip seal) on June 29th. All
neighborhoods will be notified as to their respective work schedules. Streets
included in this program are:
■ Crackseal Only: Overlook Road, Overlook Lane, Lilac Road, Summit Lane
(Marie to Overlook), Rolling Green Curve, Windwood Court, Oxford Court,
Stratford Road, Coventry Court.
■ Sealcoat Only: Mendakota Drive, Executive Drive, Northland Drive (Hwy 55
to Mendota Heights Road)
■ Crackseal & Sealcoat: Summit Lane (south of Marie), Faro Lane, Avanti
Drive, Twin Circle Drive, Bwana Court, West Circle Court, Vail Drive
Visitation Roundabout — The consultant has started designing the roundabout
intersection at Visitation Drive and Mendota Heights Road. As part of their design
process, there will be a public neighborhood meeting to discuss the project. Two
aspects of the project are likely to draw interest from the surrounding
neighborhoods, as well as from the general public: 1) the proper navigation and
use of a roundabout; and 2) a proposed temporary access to the Visitation School
parking lot from Lake Drive during the construction phase. Both of these issues
will be presented and open for discussion at the Public Meeting. A date for the
Public Meeting has not been set yet.
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Public Works
Engineering
Code Enforcement
The Pipeline
June 19, 2009
Delaware/494 Interchange - The Council heard form the Dakota County consultant
at the June 16th Council meeting. The Consultant presented the outline of the
Visioning Study, and took comments and questions from Council Members.
Sunfish Lake Council Member Dick Williams was also in attendance.
A public Open House is scheduled for Wednesday June 24th from 4:30pm to
7:OOpm at Henry Sibley High School. Dakota County and their consultant will be
advertising the Open House. City Staff is planning on attending.
Lower Mississippi Watershed (LMRWMO) - Staff and Council Member Schneeman
attended the monthly meeting of the LMRWMO on Thursday morning. A major
topic of discussion was the upcoming next generation Watershed Management
Plan. This will be discussed again at the next meeting, with the intention of
establishing a plan of action and a consultant award option for completing the plan
by December 31St, 2010 in accordance with the rules established by the Board of
Water and Soil Resources (BWSR). The next meeting is scheduled for July 30th at
9:OOam. The meeting will be at Inver Grove Heights City Hall.
Gun Club Lake Watershed (GCLWMO). - Staff and Resident Representative Larry
Craighead attended the quarterly meeting of the GCLWMO on Wednesday
afternoon. The GCLWMO budget and program continuation was a major topic of
discussion, as was the presentation from the City of Inver Grove Heights on their
Surface Water Management Program. The next meeting of the GCLWMO is
scheduled for September 16th at 4:OOpm. The meetings are held at the Moonshine
Park Retreat Center in Eagan. The City of Mendota Heights is scheduled to
present our Surface Water Management Program update at the September
meeting.
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CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA
June 23, 2009
7:00 P.M. City Council Chambers
1) Call to Order
2) Roll Call
3) Approval of the May 26, 2009 Planning Commission Minutes
4) Hearings
a) Case No. 09-21: David Lucente — 2086 Patricia Street - Variance from side yard
setback requirement. Public Hearing 7:00 P.M.
b) Case No. 09-22: Patrick Watson, 1327 Delaware Avenue — Conditional Use Permit
for the construction of a detached garage and Variance from side yard setback
requirement. Public Hearing 7:00 P.M.
c) Case No. 09-23: Edward T. Joseph/Holy Family Catholic Church —1960 Lexington
Avenue — Conditional Use Permit for Accessory Building. Public Hearing 7:00 P.M.
d) Case No. 09-24: Dave Campbell for James Taurinskas —1220 Knollwood Lane —
Critical Area Permit for Fence Installation. Public Hearing 7:00 P.M.
e) Case No. 09-25: John Gregoire — 2452 Pond Circle East — Wetlands Permit.
Public Hearing 7:00 P.M.
f) Case No. 09-26: Julie M. Rosga —1745 Lansford Lane — Conditional Use Permit
for Fence. Public Hearing 7:00 P.M.
5) Verbal Review
6) Adjourn
Auxiliary aids for persons with disabilities are available upon request at least 120 hours in
advance. If a notice of less than 120 hours is received, the City of Mendota Heights will
make every attempt to provide the aids, however, this may not be possible on short notice.
Please contact City Administration at 651-452-1850 with requests.
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Mendota Heights city
administrator Jim
Danielson retiring
Danielson has served since 1979
By Nick Ferraro
nferraro@pioneerpress.com
Updated: 06/17/2009 11:08:10 PM CDT
Mendota Heights City Administrator Jim Danielson,
who started work with the first -ring St. Paul suburb
30 years ago this month, has put in his formal
notice to retire.
Danielson, 62, was the city's public works director
and engineer from 1979 to 2003, when he was
appointed city administrator.
"It's been a different day every day," Danielson told
the city council Tuesday night. "You come to work
and you never know what you're going to deal with.
It's kept my interest the whole time."
The council accepted his 30 -day retirement notice
and afterward held a work session to discuss how
they will find a replacement.
Danielson, of South St. Paul, intends to stay in his
role with the city until someone is hired, which he
said could take several months.
Danielson, a former Army Reserve colonel who did
a tour of duty in Vietnam, accepted the Mendota
Heights public works job after three years as a civil
engineer for Minneapolis.
In the mid-1990s, Danielson successfully pushed
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for a somewhat controversial 20 -year street
reconstruction project that included curbs and
gutters. The council shot down the first phase of the
project, in the Friendly Hills neighborhood, twice
before moving it along.
The city now has just five years left of that project.
"When I came here in 1979, the city was a little over
7,000 people," he said. "And over that time we have
built streets for lots of neighborhoods. And each
one was its own challenge."
Danielson filled in as interim city administrator
several times over the years before deciding to raise
his hand for the permanent role.
"My colleagues quickly agreed that we had a
candidate in house," Mayor John Huber said at
Tuesday's meeting. "And that was very much the
right decision."
As far as projects he's most proud of as city
administrator, Danielson noted the city's
acquisitions of historic Pilot Knob hill and the par -3
golf course, and the development of The Village at
Mendota Heights, an office, retail and housing
complex off Minnesota 110 and Dodd Road.
He said he plans to play more golf and spend more
time at his cabin near Grand Rapids, Minn., and with
his five grown children and seven grandchildren.
"This is my next biggest challenge," he said. "It's a
huge block of time available to me now ... and my
challenge is to fill it with fun stuff to do."
Nick Ferraro can be reached at 651-228-2173.
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Sainted & Tainted
SAINTED
While on my morning bike ride on May 28, I was hit by a car at
Victoria Road and Summit Lane. I sincerely want to thank the
witnesses and others who came to my aid, calling 911 and staying
with me.
One witness was kind enough to come to the emergency room at the
hospital to see how I was doing. Many thanks also to officer Todd
Rosse of the Mendota Heights Police Department, who helped at the
scene and was nice enough to bring my bike to my home a few days
later. The ambulance drivers and the emergency and other staff of
United Hospital took great care of me, and I am truly appreciative.
Remember, drivers, always watch for pedestrians, bicyclists and
motorcycles.
Mike Madden, Mendota Heights
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How does novel HIM virus spread?
Spread of novel HIM virus is thought to be happening in the same way that seasonal flu spreads. Flu viruses are spread mainly from
person to person through coughing or sneezing by people with influenza. Sometimes people may become infected by touching something
with flu viruses on it and then touching their mouth or nose.
How long can an infected person spread this virus to others?
At the current time, CDC believes that this virus a properties in terms of spread as seasonal flu viruses. i �easc nE -:
studies have shown that people may be conta 'ous from one day before they develop symptoms to up to 7 days after they get sick.
Children, especially younger children, might entially be contagious for longer periods. CDC is studying the virus and its capah
try to learn more and will provide more information as it bec—om—es—av—Mubt—
Exposures Not Thought to Spread Novel H1Ni Flu
Can I get infected with novel HIM virus from eating or preparing pork?
No. Novel HIM viruses are not spread by food. You cannot get infected with novel HINT virus from eating pork or pork products. Eating
properly handled and cooked pork products is safe.
Is there a risk from drinking water?
Tap water that has been treated by conventional disinfection processes does not likely pose a risk for transmission of influenza viruses.
Current drinking water treatment regulations provide a high degree of protection from viruses. No research has been completed on the
susceptibility of novel HIN1 flu virus to conventional drinking water treatment processes. However, recent studies have demonstrated that
free chlorine levels typically used in drinking water treatment are adequate to inactivate highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza. It is
likely that other influenza viruses such as novel HIM would also be similarly inactivated by chlorination. To date, there have been no
documented human cases of influenza caused by exposure to influenza -contaminated drinking water.
Can novel HINT flu virus be spread through water in swimming pools, spas, water parks, interactive fountains, and other treated
recreational water venues?
Influenza viruses infect the human upper respiratory tract. There has never been a documented case of influenza virus infection associated
with water exposure. Recreational water that has been treated at CDC recommended disinfectant levels does not likely pose a risk for
transmission of influenza viruses. No research has been completed on the susceptibility of novel H1N 1 influenza virus to chlorine and other
disinfectants used in swimming pools, spas, water parks, interactive fountains, and other treated recreational venues. However, recent
studies have demonstrated that free chlorine levels recommended by CDC (1-3 parts per million [ppm or mg/L] for pools and 2-5 ppm for
spas) are adequate to disinfect avian influenza A (HSNI) virus. It is likely that other influenza viruses such as novel HIM virus would also
be similarly disinfected by chlorine.
Can novel HIM influenza virus be spread at recreational water venues outside of the water?
Yes, recreational water venues are no different than any other group setting. The spread of this novel HIN1 flu is thought to be happening
in the same way that seasonal flu spreads. Flu viruses are spread mainly from person to person through coughing or sneezing of people with
influenza. Sometimes people may become infected by touching something with flu viruses on it and then touching their mouth or nose.
Prevention & Treatment
What can I do to protect myself from getting sick?
There is no vaccine available right now to protect against novel HIM virus. There are everyday actions that can help prevent the spread of
germs that cause respiratory illnesses like influenza.
Take these everyday steps to protect your health:
• Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.
• W en wim soap anU wa er, sneeze. Alcohol -based hand cleaners a so effective.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread this way.
• Try to avoid close contact with sick people.
• St a home if you are sick for 7 days after your symptoms begin or until you have been sym tom -free for 24 hours, ichever is
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• Follow public health advice regarding school closures, avoiding crowds and other social distancing measures.
• Be prepared in case you get sick and need to stay home for a week or so; a supply of over-the-counter medicines, alcohol -based
hand rubs, tissues and other related items might could be useful and help avoid the need to make trips out in public while you are
sick and contagious.
What is the best way to keep from spreading the virus through coughing or sneezing?
If you are sick, limit your contact with other people as much as possible. If you are sick, stay
home for 7 days after your symptoms begin or until you have been symptom-free for 24 hours,
whichever is longer. Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing. Put
your used tissue in the waste basket. Then, clean your hands, and do so every time you cough
or sneeze.
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What is the best technique for washing my hands to avoid getting the flu?
Washing your hands often will help protect you from germs. Wash with soap and water or
clean with alcohol -based hand cleaner. CDC recommends that when you wash your hands
with soap and warm water -- that you wash for 15 to 20 seconds. When soap and water are not available, alcohol -based disposable hand
wipes or gel sanitizers may be used. You can find them in most supermarkets and drugstores. If using gel, rub your hands until the gel is
dry. The gel doesn't need water to work; the alcohol in it kills the germs on your hands.
What should I do if I get sick?
If you live in areas where people have been identified with novel HIM flu and become ill with influenza -like symptoms, including fever,
body aches, runny or stuffy nose, sore throat, nausea, or vomiting or diarrhea, you should stay home and avoid contact with other people.
Staying at home means that you should not leave your home except to seek medical care. This means avoiding normal activities, including
work, school, travel, shopping, social events, and public gatherings
If you have severe illness or you are at high risk for flu complications, contact your health care provider or seek medical care. Your health
care provider will determine whether flu testing or treatment is needed
If you become ill and experience any of the following warning signs, seek emergency medical care.
In children, emergency warning signs that need urgent medical attention include:
• Fast breathing or trouble breathing
• Bluish or gray skin color
• Not drinking enough fluids
• Severe or persistent vomiting
• Not waking up or not interacting
• Being so irritable that the child does not want to be held
• Flu-like symptoms improve but then return with fever and worse cough
In adults, emergency warning signs that need urgent medical attention include:
• Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
• Pain or pressure in the chest or abdomen
• Sudden dizziness
• Confusion
• Severe or persistent vomiting
• Flu-like symptoms improve but then return with fever and worse cough
Are there medicines to treat novel H1N1 infection?
Yes. CDC-=ommends the use of oseltamivir or zanamivir for the treatment and/or prevention of infection with novel H1N1 flu virus.
Antiviral drugs are prescription medicines (pills, liquid or an inhaled powder) 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.
What is CDC's recommendation regarding "swine flu parties"?
"Swine flu parties" are gatherings during which people have close contact with a person who has novel H1N1 flu in order to become
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infected with the virus. The intent of these parties is to become infected with what for many people has been a mild disease, in the hope of
having natural immunity to the novel HIM flu virus that might circulate later and cause more severe disease.
CDC does not recommend "swine flu parties" as a way to protect against novel H1N1 flu in the future. While the disease seen in the current
novel H1N1 flu outbreak has been mild for many people, it has been severe and even fatal for others. There is no way to predict with
certainty what the outcome will be for an individual or, equally important, for others to whom the intentionally infected person may spread
the virus.
CDC recommends that people with novel H1N1 flu avoid contact with others as much as possible. They should stay home from work or
school for 7 days after the onset of illness or until at least 24 hours after symptoms have resolved, whichever is longer.
Contamination & Cleaning
How long can influenza virus remain viable on objects (such as books and doorknobs)?
Studies have shown that influenza virus can survive on environmental surfaces and can infect
a person for up to 2-8 hours after being deposited on the surface.
What kills influenza virus?
Influenza viru . estroyed by he -212°F [75-100°C]). In addition, several chemical
germicide , including chlorine, hydrog peroxide, detergents (soap), iodophors (iodine -
based anti ptics), and alcohols are elle ive against human influenza viruses if used in
proper concel4ration for a sufficient 1 gth of time. For example, wipes or gels with alcohol
in them can be us . The gels should be rubbed into hands until they are dry.
What surfaces are most likely to be sources of contamination?
Germs can be spread when a person touches something that is contaminated with germs and then touches his or her eyes, nose, or mouth.
Droplets from a cough or sneeze of an infected person move through the air. Germs can be spread when a person touches respiratory
droplets from another person on a surface like a desk, for example, and then touches their own eyes, mouth or nose before washing their
hands.
How should waste disposal be handled to prevent the spread of influenza virus?
To prevent the spread of influenza virus, it is recommended that tissues and other disposable items used by an infected person be thrown in
the trash. Additionally, persons should wash their hands with soap and water after touching used tissues and similar waste.
What household cleaning should be done to prevent the spread of influenza virus?
To prevent the spread of influenza virus it is important to keep surfaces (especially bedside
tables, surfaces in the bathroom, kitchen counters and toys for children) clean by wiping them
down with a household disinfectant according to directions on the product label.
How should linens, eating utensils and dishes of persons infected with influenza virus be
handled?
Linens, eating utensils, and dishes belonging to those who are sick do not need to be cleaned
separately, but importantly these items should not be shared without washing thoroughly first.
a ti Linens (such as bed sheets and towels) should be washed by using household laundry soap and
tumbled dry on a hot setting. Individuals should avoid "hugging" laundry prior to washing it to
prevent contaminating themselves. Individuals should wash their hands with soap and water or alcohol -based hand rub immediately after
handling dirty laundry.
Eating utensils should be washed either in a dishwasher or by hand with water and soap.
Response & Investigation
What is CDC doing in response to the outbreak?
The agency's goals are to reduce transmission and illness severity, and provide information to help health care providers, public health
officials and the public address the challenges posed by the new virus. CDC is working with state and local health departments to enhance
surveillance in the United States and to collect and analyze data to assess the impact of the virus and determine the groups at increased risk
of complications. In addition, CDC continues to issue new and updated interim guidance for clinicians, public health professionals and the
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To expand the national and international laboratory capacity for detecting novel HIN1 influenza, CDC has developed and distributed new
influenza diagnostic kits and reagents to more than 350 laboratories, including laboratories in 131 countries. CDC's Division of the
Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) continues to send antiviral drugs, personal protective equipment, and respiratory protection devices to
all 50 states and U.S. territories to help them respond to the outbreak.
The U.S. Government also is aggressively taking early steps in the process to manufacture a novel H1N1 influenza vaccine, working
closely with manufacturing. CDC has isolated the new H1N1 virus, made a candidate vaccine virus that can be used to create vaccine, and
has provided this virus to industry so they can begin scaling up for production of a vaccine, if necessary.
What epidemiological investigations are taking place in response to the recent outbreak?
CDC works very closely with state and local officials in areas where human cases of new H1N1 flu infections have been identified. CDC
has deployed staff to several states to assist with the investigation of the impact of the novel H1N1 influenza, including the assessment of
the severity of illness, how easily the virus spreads, and the amount of time people may be infectious. In states where EpiAid teams have
been deployed, many epidemiological activities are taking place or planned including:
• Active surveillance in the counties where infections in humans have been identified;
• Studies of health care workers who were exposed to patients infected with the virus to see if they became infected;
• Studies of households and other contacts of people who were confirmed to have been infected to see if they became infected; and
• Study to see how long a person with the virus infection sheds the virus.
Who is in charge of medicine in the Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) once it is deployed?
Local health officials have full control of SNS medicine once supplies are deployed to a city, state, or territory. Federal, state, and local
community planners are working together to ensure that SNS medicines will be delivered to the affected area as soon as possible. Many
cities, states, and territories have already received SNS supplies. After CDC sends medicine to a state or city, control and distribution of the
supply is at the discretion of that state or local health department. Most states and cities also have their own medicines that they can access
to treat infected persons.
*Note: Much of the information in this document is based on studies and past experience with seasonal (human) influenza. CDC believes
the information applies to novel HINT (swine) viruses as well, but studies on this virus are ongoing to learn more about its characteristics.
This document will be updated as new information becomes available.
For general information about influenza in pigs (not novel H1N1 flu) see Background Information on Influenza in Pigs.
• Links to non-federal organizations are provided solely as a service to our users. These links do not constitute an endorsement of
these organizations or their programs by CDC or the federal government, and none should be inferred. CDC is not responsible for
the content of the individual organization Web pages found at these links.
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