H1N1 Flu

Human cases of swine influenza A (H1N1) virus infection have been identified in the United States. Human cases of swine influenza A (H1N1) virus infection also have been identified internationally.  This page provides information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other health agencies to help inform residents about swine influenza and the steps that you can take to stay healthy.   

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is working very closely with officials in states where human cases of swine influenza A (H1N1) have been identified, as well as with health officials in Mexico, Canada and the World Health Organization. This includes deploying staff domestically and internationally to provide guidance and technical support.

CDC activated its Emergency Operations Center to coordinate the agency's response to this emerging health threat and the Secretary of the Department Homeland Security, Janet Napolitano, declared a public health emergency in the United States. This will allow funds to be released to support the public health response. CDC's goals during this public health emergency are to reduce transmission and illness severity, and provide information to assist health care providers, public health officials and the public in addressing the challenges posed by this newly identified influenza virus. To this end, CDC has issued a number of interim guidance documents. In addition, CDC's Division of the Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) is releasing one-quarter of its antiviral drugs, personal protective equipment, and respiratory protection devices to help states respond to the outbreak. Laboratory testing has found the swine influenza A (H1N1) virus susceptible to the prescription antiviral drugs oseltamivir and zanamivir. This is a rapidly evolving situation and CDC will provide updated guidance and new information as it becomes available.

Helpful Links About Swine Influenza:

Six Steps You Can Take To Stay Healthy

Frequently Asked Questions - Swine Flu And You

Key Facts About Swine Influenza

Symptoms of Swine Influenza

Pandemic Flu Planning Checklist for Individuals and Families

Guía para Individuos y Familias

Datos importantes sobre la influenza porcina (gripe porcina)


Federal Resources:

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

PandemicFlu.gov

Department of State Travel Alerts


State Resources:

Texas Department of Health Services - Information on Swine Flu


Local Resources:

El Paso Department of Public Health


Other Resources:

World Health Organization (WHO) Information on Swine Influenza

Pan American Health Organization Information on Swine Influenza

Embassy of the United States in Mexico - U.S. Citizen Services