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H1N1 Influenza

Dr. Greg Christy (Rev. 6/04/09)

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  • Dr. Joe Bresee, with the CDC Influenza Division, describes H1N1 Influenza - its signs and symptoms, how it's transmitted, medicines to treat it, steps people can take to protect themselves from it, and what people should do if they become ill here.

  • H1N1 Influenza in Pigs and People Brochure here.

  • USDA Frequently Asked Questions about swine and human cases of H1N1 Influenza may be found here.

  • Update by Secretary Of Agriculture Vilsack regarding USDA outreach efforts regarding H1N1 Influenza may be found here.

  • CDC's H1N1 Influenza web page on the outbreak investigation and public health recommendations may be found here.

  • CDC’s latest information on the H1N1 Influenza may be found here.

  • CDC Fact Sheet on H1N1 Influenza prevention may be found here.

  • The National Pork Board is collaborating with the CDC and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to provide information on H1N1 Influenza. The fact sheet, “INFLUENZA: Pigs, People and Public Health” may be found here.

  • Florida Department of Health Web page on novel H1N1 Influenza. here.

  • The EDEN Pandemic influenza page has been updated with CDC information on talking to your children about H1N1. This resource has been updated as we have learned more about H1N1 and the impact the second wave is having on individuals and families. Also included are the CDC Disaster Mental Health resources. If you are not aware, many communities as part of their disaster planning and exercises, have trained disaster mental health counselors. Many universities with medical schools or disaster centers conduct these trainings along with the American Red Cross.

  • Information on pets and H1N1 has been added to the EDEN Swine Influenza Topic page.

  • Hunting and influenza viruses and other diseases - The AVMA FAQs covers the hunting of feral pigs in relation to H1N1. The EDEN Avian Influenza Topic page details hunter and food safety issues with regard to influenza viruses and other diseases.