Well, Mississippi was one of the last hold-outs but has finally succumbed to H1N1 influenza. Three cases were first reported in Harrison County on the coast. The first cases were reported on May 15th. Subsequently, on May 18th, a fourth case was reported in Forrest County which includes Hatiesburg. No other cases have yet been reported; however, the State Health Department does expect more cases to occur.
The swine flu strain seems clinically similar to seasonal flu with which most folks are familiar. It responds to the usual treatments for seasonal flu and most people who contract swine flu will recover on their own. The very young, the elderly, pregnant women and the chronically ill may be at higher risk.
If you develop flu like symptoms (think of the old Nyquil commercials), please call for an appointment and we will get you medication for the flu. We can send a sample to the state lab to check for swine flu as well.
You can find us at 88 Clark Boulevard in the Fairpark District in Downtown Tupelo. You can contact us at 662-690-5675. We are also available on the web at
www. gumtreemedicalclinic.com
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