| H1N1 Flu Information Hub |
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"I've created this Information Hub to help you get the correct and most current information regarding H1N1 (swine flu). You will find important resources regarding the flu and key tips to stay healthy."
-Congressman Harry Mitchell Arizona From the Arizona Department of Health Services ADHS H1N1 Flu Main Page: http://www.azdhs.gov/flu/h1n1/ Arizona influenza surveillance has been ongoing and H1N1 Influenza Strain is expected to cause an increased number of illnesses during the upcoming fall influenza season. The Az Department of Health Services has initiated enhanced surveillance with county health departments, laboratories, and healthcare providers, given the current flu situation. National The most recent national numbers can be found at http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/.Worldwide Worldwide there have been more than 340,000 laboratory confirmed cases of pandemic influenza H1N1 2009 and over 4100 deaths reported to World Health organization. WHO is actively monitoring the progress of the pandemic. Additional updates can be found on the World Health Organization webpage at http://www.who.int/csr/don/en/. If you are concerned about the flu-like symptoms you are experiencing, contact your healthcare provider. Hand-washing and practicing good respiratory etiquette are important and effective ways to control the spread of influenza. From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC H1N1 Flu main page: http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/General Information: http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/general_info.htm Key Facts about H1N1 Influenza: http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/key_facts.htm Questions and Answers: http://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/qa/preventing.htm Key Facts about H1N1 Influenza in Spanish: http://espanol.cdc.gov/enes/h1n1flu/ For Healthcare Providers: http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/clinicians/ E-mail Updates: https://service.govdelivery.com/service/multi_subscribe.html?code=USCDC CDC Podcast: http://www2a.cdc.gov/podcasts/player.asp?f=11226 Taking Care of a Sick Person in Your Home: http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/guidance_homecare.htm Preventing the Flu: Good Health Habits Can Help Stop Germs: http://www.cdc.gov/flu/protect/habits.htm The single best way to prevent seasonal flu is to get vaccinated each year, but good health habits like covering your cough and washing your hands often can help stop the spread of germs and prevent respiratory illnesses like the flu. There also are flu antiviral drugs that can be used to treat and prevent the flu. Get plenty of sleep, be physically active, manage your stress, drink plenty of fluids, and eat nutritious food. From the World Health Organization WHO Swine Flu main page: http://www.who.int/csr/disease/swineflu/en/index.html U.S. Department of Health and Human Services HHS Declares Public Health Emergency for Swine Flu: http://www.hhs.gov/news/press/2009pres/04/20090426a.html Department of Homeland Security USDA Outreach Efforts: http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/?navid=USDA_H1N1 Travel Alerts: http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/pa/pa_3028.html FDA H1N1 Information: http://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/PublicHealthFocus/ucm150305.htm H1N2 Myths and Realities: http://www.pandemicflu.gov/myths/index.html LOCAL NEWS: Azfamily.com: HlNl Vaccine to arrive in Arizona today ABC 15 News: Scottsdale hospitals taking precautions because of H1N1 Phoenix Business Journal: Federal guide helps companies with flu plans Arizona Republic: Swine flu contagious longer than regular flu KPHO: Swine Flu Case Confirmed in Arizona 12 News: Swine Flu: Facts and Safety Tips Officials: Arizona has enough antivirals for flu: http://www.azcentral.com/news/articles/2009/05/01/20090501swine-ariz0501-ON.html
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