Sample Results Confirm Influenza A in Swift Current Care Centre
Following the news of the Swift Current Care Centre being placed under Outbreak status, the sample results have returned from the Saskatchewan Disease Control Lab.
Consulting Medical Health Officer for the Cypress Health Region, Dr. David Torr has confirmed the results tested positive for Influenza A, which is one of the strains identified in the 2012 influenza vaccination.
Those who recieved their immunizations are considered protected, for those who haven't had their shot, they will be available and free until April 2013, to make an appointment you can call 1-866-786-2510, or your local public health office.
In addition to the immunization, it's very important to exercise other infection control practices, such as frequent handwashing, cough/sneeze etiquette, staying home when you are ill and cleaning commonly touched surgaces regularly.
Visitation at both the Swift Current Care Centre and Gull Lake Special Care Centre continues to be restricted until further notice. http://www.swiftcurrentonline.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=20827&Itemid=267
