MEDICAL INFORMATION

As first responders with special skills, we are often asked a variety of medical questions. Now that the H1N1 influenza pandemic has gripped the media, you may be experiencing more than a few questions from neighbors and/or loved ones or you may be having questions yourself.

In order to minimize the impact of bad information in these difficult times, please try to use sources that are expert enough to carry the message forward. One excellent source of information is the Center For Disease Control in Atlanta . The CDC has been the guardian for infectious disease in the US for many years. They are well equipped to let us know how to respond in trying times.

The website for Consumer information specific to the pandemic is:

 http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/

For people who are concerned they have the flu and want to know what to do the CDC has supported the use of  Emory University's tested, on-line self-screening program. 

This can be found at:

https://h1n1.cloudapp.net/Default.aspx

This is a self evaluation tool, prepared by Emory University that will help you make a decision about your own possible H1N1 infection

Information provided by Kurt Johnston, Pharm. D
and Jonnathan Busko, M.D.

Instructional Video on Hypothermia

Galen Todd from Camden Maine sent this link to an informative video on the identification and treatment of hypothermia - click on the link below to see the video:

http://town.camden.me.us/fire/