July 14, 2009
H1N1 Influenza (Swine Flu) Update

UNC Asheville officials continue to monitor the spread of the H1N1 influenza A (swine flu) in North Carolina and the United States. Officials are not aware of any confirmed cases of H1N1 within the local campus community. UNC Asheville is prepared to deal with this situation and continues to work with the Buncombe County Health Department and state agencies to coordinate efforts.

On June 26, the Center's for Disease Control (CDC) announced that five vaccine manufacturers have started producing vaccine against the novel Influenza A (H1N1) virus. Under the best case scenario, it is hoped that that 225-315 million doses will be available by mid to late October and another 300 million doses by the end of 2009. Manufacturers have cautioned that production is technologically challenging and that delays could occur. UNC Asheville's Health and Counseling Center will make every effort to get the vaccine once it becomes available.

If you are experiencing an acute respiratory illness with a fever of greater than 100.4 and are having symptoms like runny nose, cough, sore throat please call Health and Counseling at 828/251-6520.