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CDC Adds New H1N1 Information to Web Site

Although the flu season is winding down the H1N1 influenza virus continues to be active in several areas. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recently updated its website to include new information for people with disabilities regarding the H1N1 influenza. The new pages contain advice and information directed at individuals with disabilities, and to their caregivers.

For More Information: The two pages are available on the CDC web site:

General H1N1 (swine flu) Information

Effective June 11, 2009, the World Health Organization (WHO) raised the level of the H1N1 Influenza Pandemic alert from Phase 5 to Phase 6. A Phase 6 alert (the highest level) is defined as a widespread pandemic which affects most (if not all) countries around the globe. WHO’s decision to raise the pandemic alert level to Phase 6 is a reflection of the spread of the virus, not the severity of illness caused by the virus.

The main way that influenza viruses are thought to spread is from person to person in respiratory droplets of coughs and sneezes. While there is no need to panic, it is of utmost importance to cover coughs/sneezes and to practice thorough hand washing (or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer). These measures will help to prevent further spread of the virus.

Ohio Department of Health

For updated information on H1N1, please check the Ohio Department of Health website: http://www.odh.ohio.gov/

Ohio Department of DODD

Ohio Department of DODD N1H1 (swine flu) Information:

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)

Community and Faith-based Organizations Response Efforts to the 2009 H1N1 Influenza

  • To accommodate the outpouring of interest and support from community and faith-based organizations to the 2009 H1N1 Influenza response effort, the White House Office of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships (WHOFNP) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) held a listening session to share information and to provide a coordinated forum for WHOFNP and HHS Leadership to update on the 2009 H1N1 influenza response activities to-date. Please visit http://www.hhs.gov/fbci/ to listen to the broadcast or read the transcript.

Posters about illness vigilance when planning travel (English, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean)

  • The following posters provide guidance to those who may be contemplating travel. Persons who have influenza-like symptoms are requested not to travel and risk increasing the spread of influenza.

English

Spanish

Chinese

Japanese

Korean

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