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Influenza A H1N1 (Swine Flu) Information

Influenza A H1N1 (Swine Flu) Information

For more information regarding the H1N1 (swine flu) virus, visit the following websites:
www.cdc.gov/swineflu/
www.idph.state.ia.us/h1n1/default.asp

If you have additional questions, please contact the Iowa Department of Public Health H1N1 Influenza (Swine Flu) Hotline at 1-800-447-1985 or email at swineflu@idph.ia.us

What you can do to stay healthy (www.cdc.gov):

  • Stay informed with accurate information from reliable sources.
  • Influenza is thought to spread mainly from person-to-person through coughing or sneezing of infected people.
  • Take everyday actions to stay healthy:
    • Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.
    • Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hand cleaners are also effective.
    • Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread that way.
    • Stay home if you get sick. The Centers for Disease Control recommends that you stay home from work or school and limit contact with others to keep from infecting them.
  • Follow public health advice regarding school closures, avoiding crowds and other social distancing measures.
  • Develop a family emergency plan as a precaution. This should include storing a supply of food, medicines, facemasks, alcohol-based hand rubs and other essential supplies.