H1N1 Flu Updates

In consultation with the Santa Clara County Public Health Department, Bishop Patrick McGrath is happy to announce that we are able to remove the temporary adaptations begun last September during the concern with the H1N1 influenza virus... more

Why H1N1 Flu is Still a Concern
As we move into 2010, you may be wondering if the H1N1 flu is still a concern. You probably know that pandemic flu viruses can be unpredictable and have the ability to make otherwise healthy people sick. Keep reading to find out why you shouldn’t write off the H1N1 flu virus too soon.

Flu activity is still high

The flu may be leveling off, but it isn’t going away. While the number of cases is going down, serious illness and even deaths are still happening. Certain groups, including pregnant women and infants, remain at high risk for serious complications from H1N1 flu. In California, we are still seeing more people sick with the flu than we would normally see at this time of year. Read more...

The Santa Clara County Public Health Department Wishes You a Healthy New Year

Stay healthy this new year and protect yourself against the H1N1 flu by getting vaccinated. The H1N1 vaccine provides the best protection against the H1N1 flu virus.

In 2009, only people in one of the risk groups were eligible for vaccinations. That changed on January 4, and now everyone is eligible.

While hospitalizations due to H1N1 have dropped off, the virus is still causing serious illness. It’s important to remember flu pandemics are unpredictable and there could be another resurgence of the disease. So it’s still important to get vaccinated – you can protect yourself and help prevent another outbreak of the disease. Read more...

My dear friends,

We have been in contact, once again, with the Santa Clara County Public Health Department, which has informed us of an increase in the transmission of the H1N1 flu virus throughout the County. Although a vaccination for H1N1 is expected to be available within the coming months, we have been warned to prepare for a season that will last through the late winter or even into the spring.   Read more...

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H1N1 (Swine Flu) Update – May 5, 2009 at 4:00pm

Today, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) revised its guidelines regarding school closures due to swine flu. Dr. Fenstersheib, Health Officer for Santa Clara County has re-issued guidance to district superintendents based on CDC’s latest recommendation. The new recommendations are to reopen schools as early as tomorrow. Read more...

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976 Lenzen Avenue, Second Floor | San Jose, CA 95126
www.sccphd.org
ABOUT THE SWINE FLU

What is swine flu?

Swine flu is a respiratory disease of pigs caused by type A influenza virus. Swine flu virus regularly causes outbreaks in pigs but rarely affects humans. Occasionally there have been human infections of swine flu and in this current situation there is evidence of person-to-person transmission. Read more...

The Diocese of San Jose is in contact with the Santa Clara County Public Health Department to address the swine flu situation. Please follow the temporary adaptations to the liturgy, until further notice.

1. The faithful should be encouraged to refrain from holding hands during the recitation or singing of the Lord’s Prayer.

2. The faithful should be encouraged to share the Sign of Peace in ways other than shaking hands or touching. A reverent bow to each other might be suggested. Also, if the assembly is invited to greet each other at the beginning of the liturgy or to gather after Mass, the same precautions should be taken. Read more...

In a letter to priests and parish liturgists, San Jose Roman Catholic Bishop Patrick J. McGrath called for temporary liturgical “adaptations” in response to the spread of swine flu.

He also noted that the Diocese of San Jose has been in contact with the Santa Clara County Public Health Department regarding a response to the disease and taking precautions to limit its spread. Read more...

Dear Parishioners,

We have been in contact with the Santa Clara County Public Health Department, which is working on a community-wide medical response to the swine flu situation. The public health departments throughout our counties are continuing to conduct local surveillance, monitoring the situation closely, and informing the public, medical community, and other agencies about the current outbreak of swine flu. Read more...