Two schoolchildren contract swine flu from trip to USA

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Two school-age children in Finland have been confirmed as suffering from swine flu. The children have been put on medical treatment. Their family members, in turn, have been given preventive medication.
      Previously five cases of the H1N1 virus infection have been confirmed in Finland.
      According to the Hospital District of Helsinki and Uusimaa, the two children who contracted the virus are from the same family. The children, who are both in good condition, are being treated at home.
     
The family returned from the United States on the Finnair scheduled flight AY 006 at 8:50 on Friday morning.
      Persons who shared this flight are asked to monitor their health for about a week from the journey and contact their local health centre if needed.
      According to the National Institute for Health and Welfare (THL), travellers returning from Mexico, USA, Canada, Australia, and Chile would do well to observe their health for around seven days after the trip.


Previously in HS International Edition:
  Health officials say WHO pandemic pronouncement does not alter Finland´s preparations for swine flu (12.6.2009)

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