April 28, 2009

UNM Readies for Swine Influenza

With reports of swine influenza confirmed in several states, the UNM Health Sciences Center and UNM Hospitals are preparing for the potential incidence of the flu here. There are precautions that UNM medical professionals say everyone can take.

For more information visit: Swine Influenza Brochure - English or Swine Influenza Brochure - Spanish.

Currently there are no reported cases of swine flu in New Mexico. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention has the most current information about the latest numbers of human infections in the U.S., signs and symptoms, prevention tips, medical treatment, etc. To learn more from the CDC visit: CDC Swine Flu.

Individuals can also visit the UNM Student Health Center website at, SHAC Announcements or call (505) 277-3136.

Posted by scarr at April 28, 2009 06:30 AM