The Alabama Department of Public Health has confirmed its first novel H1N1 influenza case in
Autauga County. As of June 3, there were 92 confirmed and 8 probable cases of novel H1N1
influenza in the state.
Counties and numbers of confirmed novel H1N1 cases which have been reported in their
residents are as follows: Madison, 35; Montgomery, 8; Etowah, 8; Coffee, 7; Lee, 7; Jefferson,
5; Shelby, 4; Baldwin, 3; Mobile, 3; Limestone, 2; Pike, 2; Dale, 2; Autauga, 1; Blount, 1;
Colbert, 1; and county to be determined, 3. The onset of the patients' symptoms occurred
between April 20 and May 26.
Approximately half of those affected are under 13 years of age, but the median age of cases
has increased to 12 years. The symptoms of novel H1N1 influenza are similar to the symptoms
of traditional influenza and include fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, chills and
fatigue. Some people have reported diarrhea and vomiting associated with novel H1N1
influenza. Close associates are advised to limit their contact with others for a period of seven
days from the time they were exposed.
The incubation period from the moment of exposure to novel H1N1 influenza until symptoms
develop is two to seven days. Individuals are infectious to others one day before until seven
days after symptoms develop. Persons who develop symptoms of respiratory illness should
contact their medical provider.
The department Web site at adph/H1N1Flu/ provides regular updates of case counts
of novel H1N1 influenza within the state.
Source
Alabama Department of Public Health