The state Department of Health Services shared its regular H1N1 situation report today and stressed the continued increase in doctor visits due to flu-like illness.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says flu activity is rampant in 46 states and doctor visits for influenza-like illness are increasing sharply – higher than what is seen at the peak of regular flu seasons.

The State Department of Health Services wants local health departments and health professionals to reserve use of current supplies of H1N1 flu vaccine for individuals who are most vulnerable to the virus.

President Barack Obama declared the 2009 H1N1 flu a national emergency this past weekend, giving his health chief the power to let hospitals move emergency rooms off-site to speed treatment and protect non-infected patients.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is again strongly recommending that pregnant women be among the early recipients of H1N1 flu vaccine.

Doses Being Administered as Supplies Allow

Bellin Health is still vaccinating the public against seasonal flu, but only as supplies allow.

National attention is focused on H1N1 flu vaccination and any current flu-like symptoms are being attributed to H1N1 flu. But seasonal flu vaccination is still an ongoing effort.

Bellin Health has designated one of its family medical centers specifically for treatment of flu symptoms – a move to better manage the growing number of patients with influenza-like illness and slow the spread of the illness.

So, you’ve got a headache, sore throat and feel quite fatigued. Is this a sign of H1N1 infection? Read the following information to determine your next course of action.