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The Latest on H1N1 in Utah

  • No Long Lines For H1N1 Flu Shots In Utah County

    No Long Lines For H1N1 Flu Shots In Utah County Video

    Utah County health officials issued more than 5,000 tickets this morning for its two mass vaccination clinics. Bob Hazen with the Utah Health Department said, "We keep track of how many tickets we hand out, so we're sure that we have everyone covered." And everyone so far, has been pleased by the... more

  • Hospital Visits Related to H1N1 Flu Decrease in Salt Lake County

    Hospital Visits Related to H1N1 Flu Decrease in Salt Lake County Video

    For the third week in a row, officials are seeing a decrease in hospitalizations related to the H1N1 flu in Salt Lake County. Data released by the Salt Lake Valley Health Department shows that emergency room visits and school absentee rates are declining. The Health Department is still encouraging... more

  • Poll: 11 Percent of Utahns Vaccinated for H1N1

    Poll: 11 Percent of Utahns Vaccinated for H1N1

    A poll shows just 11 percent of Utahns have received the swine flu vaccine and that many people simply don't want it for a variety of reasons. The Salt Lake Tribune poll shows others want to get it but haven't because it's not easily available. According to the poll of 625 Utahns by Washington, D.C.... more

  • H1N1 Safety: Health Officials Address Vaccine Concerns, Flu Prevention

    H1N1 Safety: Health Officials Address Vaccine Concerns, Flu Prevention Video

    The Utah Department of Health said next week's national supply of the H1N1 vaccine will be short by two million doses. "I can only apologize on behalf on the poo bahs in washington or the manufacturers and say that we're at risk of their ability to manufacture," said Dr. David Sundwall, executive... more

  • No H1N1-Related Deaths Reported in Utah Last Week

    No H1N1-Related Deaths Reported in Utah Last Week

    The Utah Department of Health says no new swine flu-related deaths have been reported in the week that ended Saturday. The total number of swine flu-related deaths reported this flu season remains at 14. The season started Aug. 30. As of the week that ended Saturday, Utah health officials say... more

H1N1 Quiz

How much do you know about H1N1? Test your knowledge about the pandemic.

  • 1. WHO officials are advising against travel

    • A. True

    • B. False

  • 2. The elderly are more susceptible to swine flu.

    • A. True

    • B. False

  • 3. How long can a person infected with H1N1 infect others?

    • A. 1 day after experiencing symptoms

    • B. 2 days before experiencing symtoms to 2 to 3 days after

    • C. 1 day before experiencing symptons to 5 to 7 days after

    • D. 3 days before experiencing symptoms to 2 to 3 weeks after

  • 4. Alcohol-based cleansers are an effective way to sanitize your hands to prevent the spread of swine flu

    • A. True

    • B. False

  • 5. The swine flu virus is not killed by:

    • A. Tamiflu

    • B. Heat (167-212°F [75-100°C])

    • C. Chlorine

    • D. Hydrogen peroxide

    • E. Detergents

  • 6. You can be infected with H1N1 and not feel sick.

    • A. True

    • B. False

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