H1N1 (Swine Flu) Info Guide

What is H1N1 Flu?

H1N1 (Swine) flu is a new influenza virus causing illness in people. This new virus was first detected in people in the United States in April 2009. The virus is spreading from person-to-person, in the same way that regular seasonal influenza viruses spread. On June 11, 2009, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared that a global pandemic of H1N1 (Swine) flu. Extensive efforts are underway to track and monitor the spread of the flu.

The Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH) encourages everyone to take action and be prepared to fight the seasonal flu and novel influenza A (H1N1) viruses this fall. September is National Preparedness month and an opportunity for individuals, families and businesses to learn how to slow the spread of the disease in their communities.

Find Here:

We have selected a few resources to assist you in learning all you need to about the H1N1 flu, prevention and treatment from national and local government and medical sources.

Internet Resources:

• From the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
  http://www.flu.gov
  Flu.gov provides comprehensive government-wide information on pandemic influenza and avian influenza for the general public, health and emergency preparedness professionals, policy makers, government and business leaders, school systems, and local communities.
• From the CDC, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2009 H1N1 (Swine Flu) and You
  http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/qa.htm
  includes General Information, Press Updates, Guidance, Prevention & Treatment and other information in English, Arabic, French, Russian, Chinese and Spanish.
• Swine Flu and Atlanta
  http://projects.ajc.com/topics/health/swine-flu-and-atlanta/
  From the Atlanta Journal & Constitution's Topics section providing links to news, photos, blogs and maps.
• H1N1 Influenza
  http://www.health.state.ga.us/h1n1flu/gen_info.asp
  From the Georgia Division of Public Health providing guidance to all Georgians
• Influenza (Flu) Evidence-based Information Portal
  http://www.ebscohost.com/flu/
  From EBSCO Publishing, a primary information provider to libraries and GALILEO, Georgia's Virtual Library.
• Georgia Health Go Local
  http://apps.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/local/georgia/localtopic_details.cfm...
  Georgia Health Go Local enables a patient or consumer anywhere in Georgia to visit the MedlinePlus website for information on a health topic or condition (diabetes, for example) and then link directly to Georgia Health Go Local to locate healthcare providers or institutions, support groups, advocacy organizations, etc. in their own county or zip code.

Internet Sources for Historical Informaton about Influenza Epidemics

• The Influenza Epidemic of 1918
  http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/influenza-epidemic/
  From the National Archives and Records Administration a site devoted to "The Deadly Virus"
• Historical Perspective - Emergence of Influenza A (H1N1) Viruses
  http://content.nejm.org/cgi/content/full/NEJMra0904322
  From the New England Journal of Medicine

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