Kirtland AFB Swine Flu update, April 28, 8 a.m.

Published April 28, 2009

KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, New Mexico -- Swine Flu update, April 28

The total number of confirmed Swine Flu cases in the United States rose yesterday to 40 (still in only 5 states). All are fully recovered. There are currently no confirmed cases in New Mexico.

The World Health Organization raised its pandemic influenza phase to 4, which means that there are small clusters (groups of infected individuals) with some limited human-to-human transmission of the virus. The virus spread is highly localized, suggesting that the virus is not well adapted to humans.

To obtain updated information on the Swine Flu situation, refer to the Swine Flu tab at www.kirtland.af.mil or go to the DOD Pandemic Influenza Watchboard at http://fhp.osd.mil/aiWatchboard/.

The Kirtland Installation Commander highly recommends you refer to the U.S. State Department travel alert before any travel to Mexico. You can reference the alert at: http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/pa/pa_mexico_swine_flu.html

If you or a family member is showing signs of influenza infection contact your provider or call a nurse helpline at:

377th Medical Group, 846-3200
Veterans Affairs health nurse, 265-1711 ext. 5495
New Mexico medical advice line, 866-850-5893
New Mexico nurse advice line, 877-725-2552