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Swine Flu, H1N1, Update

Swine Flu Information

Blue Mountain Hospital is in a state of heightened surveillance for cases of suspected swine flu. Although there are no confirmed cases in Michigan at this time, we are following the recommendations of state and federal health authorities.

As requested by the Utah Department of Health, should it become necessary, we will collect specimens from patients who exhibit swine flu symptoms and send them to the state laboratory for testing.

We strongly recommend you review the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention information about swine flu.

What you need to know:

The virus: The swine flu strain is very different from the regular seasonal flu strain, though they share the same H1N1 name. This year’s flu vaccine is not thought to be protective against swine flu, but this strain can be treated with current antiviral medications.

Symptoms: Swine flu symptoms are similar to the symptoms of normal seasonal flu - including fever, body aches, runny nose and sore throat, and sometimes nausea, vomiting or diarrhea.


What to do if you get sick: If you live in areas where swine influenza cases have been identified and become ill with influenza-like symptoms, including fever, body aches, runny nose, sore throat, nausea, vomiting or diarrhea, contact your health care provider, particularly if you are worried about your symptoms. Your health care provider will determine whether influenza testing or treatment is needed. If you or a child has severe shortness of breath, seek emergency treatment immediately.

Avoid spreading infection: People with respiratory illness should stay home from work or school to avoid spreading infections, including influenza, to others in the community. People without symptoms should avoid unneeded contact with people who are coughing or otherwise appear ill.

Now, more than ever, it is important to:

  • clean your hands regularly and thoroughly

  • avoid touching your nose and eyes directly

  • use tissues and dispose of them properly

  • cover your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze with a tissue or your sleeve - not your hand


Please encourage all around you to do the same.

Information from Public Health Agencies


We highly recommend patients and families visit these sites for the most accurate and up-to-date information.

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:


U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: