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DANVILLE – The first human case of influenza H3N2 variant – most commonly badociated with contact with pigs – in Indiana since 2013, was reported last week, and it will impact Hendricks County's pork show 4- H Fair
The Hendricks County 4-H Fair is expected to last one week starting Sunday. The Swine Show will begin at 8 am on July 19th. In addition, one of the attractions of the fair is Swifty Swine Racing & Swimming Pigs, with shows from Sunday to Wednesday. The Supreme Showman competition is scheduled for 17h. July 21st.
As a precautionary measure, 4-Hers of the pork competition will be asked to bring their animals to the fairgrounds on Tuesday, and those who will not sell their animals will be asked to remove them after the competition. show on Thursday. 19659004] "Obviously, the fewer pigs you have in pens, the less pressure you have and the risk of influenza is reduced," said Tim Wicker, 4-H Breeding Committee member.
The H3N2 Case According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, which confirmed the test results, last week was the first human case in the United States this year.
million. Wicker said the officials would follow the recommendations of the Indiana Department of Health. Some pigs will remain on the fairground after Thursday, so that competitors can participate in the cattle auction, he said.
"We want people to come to pens, to see pigs" Wicker said
The fair will have hand washing stations near the enclosures, and throughout the fairgrounds
urging Hoosiers to take steps to prevent illness during events where pigs are exposed following confirmation of a case of influenza in a resident exposed to pigs.
The resident of Indiana is after being exposed to the pigs since finished, the resident is recovering and the county health department has been informed and is working with the ISDH and BOAH on the investigation. Patient or fair will not be published at this time to preserve the patient's privacy.
Influenza viruses can be transmitted directly from pigs to humans and people to pigs Human infections are more likely to occur l where people are in the vicinity of infected pigs, such as barns and livestock shows at fairs. Influenza viruses are not transmitted by eating pork and pork products. According to the CDC, more than 400 cases of H3N2 flu have been identified in people nationwide since 2011. More than a third of these cases occurred in Indiana.
"Seeing animals is one of the highlights of the fair, but it's important to remember that animals can carry diseases that can make people sick," said the public health commissioner Kris Box, MD, FACOG. "Washing your hands after attending animal shows and practicing good food hygiene can help prevent diseases and make sure that the fair and other events remain a healthy and fun experience.
Avoid eating, drinking, smoking or putting anything else in your mouth in hog barns and arenas;
• Avoid taking toys, pacifiers, cups, bottles, strollers or similar items in hog barns and arenas
; • Wash hands often with soap and running water before and after swine exposures. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer; and
• Stay at home if you are sick with the flu.
People at high risk of serious flu complications should avoid pigs and should not enter pigs. These populations include children under 5, pregnant women, people aged 65 and over, and people with chronic diseases such as asthma, diabetes or heart disease, as well as those whose system immune is weakened.
Watch pigs for signs of illness, such as loss of appetite, lethargy, fever, coughing or runny nose. Exhibitors should minimize the number of people who have contact with sick pigs and inform the veterinarian or director that their animal may be ill. Persons who must come into contact with pigs showing signs of illness should wash their hands frequently with soap and water and wear protective clothing, including gloves and masks covering the mouth and face. nose. Additional guidance for exhibitors can be found on the CDC website at www.cdc.gov/flu/pdf/swineflu/fair_exhibitor_factsheet.pdf.
All those who have recently been exposed to pigs who have symptoms such as fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, fatigue, headache and sometimes vomiting or diarrhea should contact a health care professional promptly. Anti-viral flu drugs can treat H3N2v as well as seasonal flu in people.
For more information on H3N2v, visit the CDC's website at www.cdc.gov/flu/swineflu/h3n2v-cases.htm?
Hoosiers can protect themselves by taking the following steps:
• Avoid eating, drinking, smoking or putting anything else in your mouth while in a pigsty or arena
• Avoid taking toys, lollipops, cups, similar items from hog barns show arenas
• Wash your hands often with soap and running water before and after attending swine shows. If there is no soap and water, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
• Stay at home if you are sick.
• People at high risk of influenza complications should avoid pigs. should not go into hog barns. These populations include children under 5, pregnant women, people 65 years of age and older, and people with long-term health problems such as asthma, diabetes or heart disease, as well as those with whose immune system is weakened
What to do in case of illness:
• Flu symptoms usually include fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, muscle or body aches , headaches, fatigue and sometimes vomiting or diarrhea. 19659002] • ¬ If you are at high risk and have flu symptoms, call a health care provider. Talk to them about your high risk factor and your symptoms. If you have been recently exposed to pigs, talk about it too
• ¬ If you are not at risk and you have flu symptoms after exposure to swine, consult a doctor like you would normally
• ¬ A health care provider can decide if a test or treatment is needed.
• Influenza antivirals can treat variant viral infections and seasonal influenza illnesses
• ¬ These medications work best as soon as possible. therefore, seek prompt medical treatment if you have symptoms and are at high risk.
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