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H1N1 (Swine) Flu Information

8/17/09 As of now the Center for Disease Control CDC has determined that H1N1 can be transmitted from human to human through respiratory droplets that are released once an infected person coughs or sneezes. People can also become infected by touching a surface with the virus on it and then touching their month or nose. Always take preventative measures and check back for updates. They will be posted here as they become available.

 

 

What are the symptoms of H1N1 (swine) flu?

The symptoms of novel H1N1 flu virus in people include fever (100°F ), cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. A significant number of people who have been infected with this virus also have reported diarrhea and vomiting.

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Additional Resources:

 

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Updated information and resources

PandemicFlu.gov
U.S. Government resources and information.

Florida Department of Health
Information from the State of Florida

Duval County Health Department
Local information from Duval County

World Health Organization
Current pandemic threat level and alerts

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CDC-INFO
National contact center available 24/7

CDC | Facebook
Provides health updates on a variety of topics including H1N1

CDC Twitters
Instant updates on H1N1 and emergency preparedness

CDC YouTube
Short videos on H1N1 and CDC response