Novel H1N1 Virus “Swine Flu”

A new flu virus known as H1N1 or “swine flu” appeared in 2009. This virus has similar symptoms to the regular seasonal flu. The following websites provide information on the H1N1 virus and information on how you can protect yourself and your family.

NEW: Illinois Department of Public Health offers guidance on when to seek
medical care for possible influenza, including 2009 H1N1 (swine) influenza.

Novel H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu) and You

http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/qa.htm

Information from the Illinois State Department of Public Health

http://www.idph.state.il.us/swine_flu/

Parents and Caregivers

http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/parents/

Guidance for Pregnant Women

http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/pregnancy/

Workplace Guidance

http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/guidance/workplace.htm

Seasonal Influenza

It is recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that all children aged 6 months through 18 years receive annual influenza vaccination. The following websites provide information on seasonal flu and the vaccine.

Preventing the Flu

http://www.cdc.gov/flu/protect/habits.htm

Information on receiving the influenza vaccine

http://www.preventinfluenza.org/patients.asp

Information for parents on protecting children from the seasonal flu:

www.cdc.gov/flu/parents/index.htm

Why Flu Vaccination Matters, A CDC video vignette

www.youtube.com/user/cdcflu

Flu Clinic Locator
Need to find a flu vaccine clinic? Visit the American Lung Association’s site:

www.flucliniclocator.org