26 October 2009

   Gifu Prefecture

 

Information About the Spread of Influenza A (H1N1)

 

Preventing against influenza:

EAvoid crowds when you go out.

EWash your hands and gargle when you get home.

EGet plenty of sleep and eat healthy foods.

EMaintain an appropriate temperature and humidity level in rooms.

What to do if you think you have Influenza

If you have symptoms, such as a fever, cough, and a sore throat, and would like to visit a medical institution:

 

For those who have a family doctor:

Call the doctorfs office first.  Follow the instructions, such as visiting hours.  Wear a mask when you visit the clinic.

 

For those who do not have a family doctor or who do not know which medical institution to visit:

Call and consult the Fever Consultation Referral Center or the Regional Emergency Medical Information Center.

·                     8:30-18:00 on weekdays: Contact the Fever Consultation Referral Center

Gifu Prefectural Office:  058-272-8860

Gifu City Office:  058-252-7191

·                     Weekends, national holidays, or outside opening hours: Contact a Regional Emergency Medical Information Center.  See the attached sheet for details.

 

Consultation centers for influenza patients recovering at home

Medical advice for Influenza A (H1N1) patients who are recovering at home is available from Influenza A (H1N1) Medical Consultation Centers.

 ›9:00-17:00 on weekdays: Influenza A (H1N1) Medical Consultation Center

 

Consultation Centers

Telephone Number

Consultation Centers

Telephone Number

Gifu City Public Health Center

058-252-7191

Chuno Public Health Center

0574-25-3111 Ext.363

Gifu Public Health Center

058-380-3004

Tono Public Health Center

0572-23-1111 Ext.361

Seino Public Health Center

0584-73-1111 Ext.276

Ena Public Health Center

0573-26-1111 Ext.260

Seki Public Health Center

0575-33-4011 Ext.360

Hida Public Health Center

0577-33-1111 Ext.309

 

Those at high-risk:

In addition to senior citizens of age 65 or above, infants and small children, women who are pregnant, and those with underlying medical conditions such as chronic cardiopulmonary diseases, diabetes and kidney disease (high-risk groups), may be at risk for developing severe symptoms or health conditions, should they be infected. For this reason, if you are a member of one of these groups please seek immediate medical attention should you experience influenza-like symptoms.


Influenza A H1N1 Vaccine Consultations
Influenza A H1N1 Vaccine Consultation Counter (Healthcare Divisionj
@›Weekdays 8:30am – 6:00pm @Tel: 058-272-8860

Gifu Real Time Infectious Disease Surveillance System

The Gifu Real Time Infectious Disease Surveillance System website displays information on the state of infections in the prefecture, in real time. Information from medical institutions as well as data from every school in the prefecture, relating to absences and closures, is broken down into (1) prefectural level, (2) the five regional area levels and (3) the 27 block levels, and displayed on the map. The site is updated with the latest information every day.

Gifu Real Time Infectious Disease Surveillance System@http://infect.gifu.med.or.jp/influ/influcondition

 

(Attachment)

 

Regional Emergency Medical Information Centers

 

Region

Telephone number

City, county and town

 

Gifu

058

262

3799

Gifu City, Mizuho City

Kakamigahara

058

382

3799

Kakamigahara City

Hashima City

058

392

3799

Hashima City

Hashima County

058

388

3799

Hashima Countty

Ogaki

0584

88

3799

Ogaki City, Anpachi County, Ikeda Town

Kaizu

0584

53

3799

Kaizu City

Yoro

0584

32

3799

Yoro County, Kamiishizu-cho (Ogaki City)

Fuwa

0584

23

3799

Fuwa County

Ibi

0585

32

3799

Ibigawa Town, Ono Town

Motosu

058

324

3799

Motosu County, Motosu City

Yamagata

0581

22

3799

Yamagata City

Chuno

0575

23

3799

Seki City, Mino City

Gujo

0575

65

3799

Gujo City

Kamo

0574

25

3799

Minokamo City, Kani City, Kamo County, Kani County

Tajimi

0572

23

3799

Tajimi City

Mizunami

0572

68

3799

Mizunami City

Toki

0572

55

3799

Toki City

Nakatsugawa

0573

65

3799

Nakatsugawa City

Ena

0573

25

3799

Ena City

Gero City

0576

25

3799

Gero City

Takayama

0577

34

3799

Takayama City, Ono County

Hida City

0577

74

3799

Hida City