Influenza (Seasonal and H1N1 Flu)
Seasonal flu is a common illness that occurs every year, usually in the winter. In April 2009, the world experienced the outbreak of Novel H1N1 influenza virus (referred to as "swine flu" early on) and it has since spread across the world. And while this situation is obviously a cause for concern and requires a heightened state of alert, it is not a cause for alarm. One of the best ways to get ready is to become knowledgeable of what risks you and your family may face.
Federal, state and international health agencies are monitoring the disease and taking precautions to ward off a wider spread of the flu. Keep up-to-date:
- Flu.gov - U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services
- www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/ - Center for Disease Control
- http://www.azdhs.gov/flu/ - Arizona Department of Health Services
- www.wearepublichealth.org - Maricopa County Department of Public Health
- StopTheSpreadAZ.org
H1N1 Flu Hotline:
The Community Information and Referral (CIR) public inquiry hotline is now open to receive questions about the impact of Swine Flu on our community.
The public may call 602-263-8856 or 800-352-3792 - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to speak with bilingual staff about general questions about Swine Flu, learn how it is affecting our local community as well as learn Web sites and telephone numbers for more information.
Additionally, the Maricopa County Department of Public Health has preparedness information available on its Web site, www.wearepublichealth.org that offers specific guidance for individuals, employers, schools and community groups about how to become prepared for a health emergency.
Read the full story at: www.chandleraz.gov/flu.
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