SWINE FLU IN RIPON

City officials have been notified by the Fond du Lac County Health Department that the county's first case of swine flu has been confirmed. The patient is a Ripon College student. A press release will be issued later today, along with a news conference at 3 PM in the college's Great Hall to address the issues. We will continue to monitor this situation and work with county and college officials. I would like to STRESS that there is no reason for major concern at this time, but the following links are being provided for your information (Source: WRPN-AM):

http://www.news.wisc.edu/flu/ - Wisconsin is fortunate to have one of the top Swine Flu researchers in Dr. Christopher Olsen at the UW School of Veterinary Medicine. More information and links to national resources can be found on the UW’s website.

http://www.pandemicflu.gov/ - Nationally, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has a website with links and information for all the various strains of flu, and updates on the current worldwide situation with swine flu.

www.pandemic.wisconsin.gov - The Wisconsin Department of Health Services advises people to Stay Informed—Be Prepared. You can visit their website and do just that.