Douglas County Health Department Influenza Update
The rate of Influenza-like illness and number of reported positive tests for influenza A continue to be high in Douglas County. Influenza A, 2009 H1N1 continues to be the only circulating strain of influenza.
Some schools continued to report higher absenteeism for a short period, but the overall rate for Douglas County schools remained similar to the past two weeks (~3%).
In the coming weeks, Douglas County Health Dept. will begin receiving shipments of vaccine. The amount of vaccine may be small in the beginning. Douglas County Health Dept. will be trying to ensure that health care providers begin receiving vaccine as soon as possible. Distribution will also depend on the type of vaccine we receive at any given time (i.e. LAIV or inactivated vaccine in multidose vials or prefilled syringes) and who will likely be able to use it.
If you have any questions, feel free to call us at (402)444-4639.
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