H1N1 News
Special Bulletin about H1N1 Vaccine - for Pregnant Women
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H1N1 (Swine) flu is a new influenza virus causing illness in people. It has two genes from flu viruses that normally circulate in pigs in Europe and Asia, plus avian genes and human genes.
H1N1 (Swine) flu is contagious. This new virus was first detected in people in the United States in April 2009. The virus is spreading from person-to-person, in the same way that regular seasonal influenza viruses spread.
H1N1 (Swine) flu is NOT caused by eating pork or pork products. H1N1 flu is not a foodborne disease, it is a respiratory disease. The USDA continues to remind consumers that all meat and poultry products are safe to eat when properly prepared and cooked.
Illness with the new H1N1 (Swine) flu virus has ranged from mild to severe. While the vast majority of people who have contracted H1N1 (Swine) flu have recovered without needing medical treatment, hospitalizations and deaths have occurred.
About 70 percent of people who have been hospitalized with H1N1 (Swine) flu have had one or more medical conditions that placed them in the “high risk” category for serious seasonal flu-related complications. These include pregnancy, diabetes, heart disease, asthma and kidney disease.
Unlike the seasonal flu virus, adults older than 64 do not yet appear to be at increased risk of H1N1 (Swine) flu-related complications. CDC laboratory studies have shown that about one-third of adults older than 60 may have antibodies against this virus. It is unknown how much protection may be afforded against H1N1 (Swine) flu by an existing antibody.
We recommend Annual GYN Exams
Reproductive Health
We recommend a yearly Pelvic Exam
Pap and HPV testing is done yearly
once you have become sexually active.
Age specific recommendations will be discussed with your provider
Breast Exams
Done by your provider at your annual exam
Perform monthly self breast exams
Mammography
Recommend a baseline mammography between the ages of 35- 40
Yearly after 40 years of age
Specific recommendations will be discussed with your provider
Bone Density Screen
Recommended one year after menopause, any other specific recommendations will be discussed with your provider
Additional testing will be discussed with your provider at the time of your visit
Office Procedures
Colposcopy
The colposcope allows the provider to look at your cervix with a magnified view. The reason for the colposcopy is because there may have been some cellular changes with your pap. This is similar to a Pap test and it is done in the office. Further discussion will occur with your visit.
LEEP ( Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure):
A procedure which is done within the office to remove abnormal cells on the cervix and allows new healthy cells to grow. Further discussion will occur with your visit.
Essure
Essure is a form of permanent birth control. It is a procedure that is done within the office setting and only requires local anesthesia. There are no incisions involved, women are able to return to home about 45 minutes after the procedure is completed and return to usual activities the following day. More detailed information will be provided at your scheduled consult appointment. Click here for more information about The Essure Procedure"
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