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Swine Flu Health Advisory 4/28/09

Apr 28, 2009

by: AXA Assistance USA

***TRAVEL ALERT***

Dear Clients,

The U.S. Department of State has issued a Travel Alert to Mexico effective until July 27 2009 recommending that all nonessential travel to Mexico be avoided at this time. The following links will provide additional information:

http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/pa/pa_mexico_swine_flu.html

http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/contentSwineFluMexico.aspx

As of today, there have been 64 laboratory confirmed cases in the United States; 10 cases in California, 2 cases in Kansas, 45 cases in New York, 1 case in Ohio and 6 cases in Texas. No deaths have been reported in any of these cases1. In Mexico, the number of cases has risen to more than 1,600 and it is suspected that the outbreak is the cause of 152 fatalities. The World Health Organization has raised the worldwide pandemic alert level to Phase 42.

The following are symptoms of a viral infection:

  • Fever
  • Chills
  • Body aches or pain behind the eyes
  • Sore throat
  • Cough, runny nose
  • Trouble breathing

If you are experiencing any of these symptoms and you have traveled to affected areas or have been in contact with individuals from affected areas, you should immediately report to a doctor and indicate your history of travel or contact with sick individuals.

Our sister office in Mexico has seen an increase in activity since April 24th due to the outbreak and has taken the necessary precautions to ensure they can service clients and keep their staff safe. In our Chicago office we do not have any confirmed cases of Swine Flu nor are managing any cases for any of our sister offices in relation to this outbreak. We have had a small increase in activity due to the outbreak but they have been general inquiries. Our agents are prepared to handle an increase in activity should that arise.

If you have any questions or concerns, do not hesitate to contact us.

AXA Assistance USA

http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/

http://www.who.int/csr/disease/avian_influenza/phase/en/index.html

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