Swine Flu Alabama

Swine Flu, also known as the H1N1 influenza virus, was first detected in humans in the United States in April 2009. Cases of Swine Flu in Alabama resurfaced in August of 2009. As of September 24, 2009, Alabama had 2107 confirmed cases of H1N1 influenza. According the Centers for Disease Control, Alabama is reporting "significant activity."http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/qa.htm http://www.adph.org/H1N1Flu/index.asp?id=3571

As of October 22, 2009, state health officials said the number of H1N1 flu fatalities in Alabama had climbed to 20.http://www.adph.org/H1N1Flu/index.asp?id=3571

The State of Alabama has set up a Swine Flu Hotline. The phone number is 877-377-7285. The service is available Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

The H1N1 vaccine has arrived at limited locations in Alabama.

On September 17, 2009, Alabama state health officials were reporting that the H1N1 virus or swine flu, was on the rise. The number of people seeking medical attention with flu-like symptoms increased from less than 1% in July, to around 9% in September.http://media.alabama.gov/pr/pr.aspx?id=2122

Over fifty probable cases of swine flu were reported on the campus of the University of Alabama when classes resumed on August 18, 2009. The swine flu outbreak was believed to have started during sorority rush week.http://www.al.com/news/birminghamnews/metro.ssf?/base/news/125075617428450.xml&coll=2

On August 28, 2009, The Tuscaloosa News reported that several University of Alabama football players had the flu, including defensive standout Terrence Cody.http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20090828/NEWS/908279967/1011/SPORTS?Title=Flu-outbreak-quarantines-a-few-UA-football-players