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 H1N1 Flu Information

 

 

 

H1N1 Flu

 To learn more about the H1N1 virus and the Health Department's readiness efforts, please use the following:

  1. If you want to speak to someone about the H1N1 virus, call the H1N1 hotline at 901.379.H1N1. The hotline will be answered Monday - Friday from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
  2.  If you want to listen to pre-recorded information about the H1N1 virus, call 544.6969.
  3.  If you want to view tweets related to the H1N1 virus and the Health Department's readiness efforts, click on our twitter button.

 

Understanding the Flu

Seasonal Flu

Plan and Prepare

Healthy and Safety

Tests, Vaccines, Medications and Masks

Travel

Glossary

 

Know What to Do About the Flu

  • Cover your cough
  • Wash your hands frequently
  • If you have a fever, stay home for at least 24 hrs after that fever has ended
  • Get a vaccine when it becomes available

Hygiene Habits to Help Fight Novel H1N1/Swine Flu 

  • AUDIO (mp3)
  • SCRIPT:  Health officials are concerned about a novel H1N1 flu, spreading from person-to -person.   To help fight this flu, cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze, then throw the tissue away.   Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after coughing or sneezing. If you're sick, stay home and limit contact with others to keep from infecting them.

To learn more, visit www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu or call 1-800-CDC-INFO.

Flu Information and Resources