Swine Flu Reported In Berryville School

Wednesday, September 16, 2009

— At least six confirmed cases of influenza A have been reported in Green Forest School and two dozen students were sent home from Berryville School last week.

The other Carroll County school, Eureka Springs, was apparently flu-free, according to the school district nurse.

According to Sherri Plumlee of the Carroll County Health Unit, the H1N1 (Swine Flu) is a "subtype A" strain. Vaccine for H1N1 is not expected to be available until later this year.

News, Pages 5 on 09/16/2009