“At this point, there is every reason to believe that the Swine Flu will be a contained occurrence in our country, but I encourage you to take advantage of the information below and check back often for further updates.”
- Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords
Information from the Arizona Department of Health Services
ADHS Swine Flu Main Page: http://www.azdhs.gov/phs/oids/epi/flu/swine/index.htm
The most recent national numbers can be found at http://www.cdc.gov/flu/swine/index.htm.
If you are concerned about the flu-like symptoms you are experiencing, contact your healthcare provider. Hand-washing and practicing good respiratory etiquette are important and effective ways to control the spread of influenza.
Information from the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
CDC Swine Flu main page: http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/index.htm
General Information: http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/general_info.htm
Key Facts about Swine Influenza: http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/key_facts.htm
Questions and Answers: http://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/qa/preventing.htm
Key Facts about Swine Influenza in Spanish: http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/espanol/swine_espanol.htm
CDC Guidance for Healthcare Providers
E-mail Updates: https://service.govdelivery.com/service/multi_subscribe.html?code=USCDC
CDC Podcast: http://www2a.cdc.gov/podcasts/player.asp?f=11226
Taking Care of a Sick Person in Your Home: http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/guidance_homecare.htm
Preventing the Flu: Good Health Habits Can Help Stop Germs: http://www.cdc.gov/flu/protect/habits.htm
The single best way to prevent seasonal flu is to get vaccinated each year, but good health habits like covering your cough and washing your hands often can help stop the spread of germs and prevent respiratory illnesses like the flu. There also are flu antiviral drugs that can be used to treat and prevent the flu. Get plenty of sleep, be physically active, manage your stress, drink plenty of fluids, and eat nutritious food.
Information from the World Health Organization
WHO Swine Flu main page: http://www.who.int/csr/disease/swineflu/en/index.html
Information from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
HHS Declares Public Health Emergency for Swine Flu: http://www.hhs.gov/news/press/2009pres/04/20090426a.html
Information from the Food and Drug Administration
FDA Authorizes Emergency Use of Influenza Medicines, Diagnostic Test in Response to Swine Flu Outbreak in Humans: http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/NEWS/2009/NEW02002.html
Information from Pandemic flu.gov
Swine Flu Questions: http://pandemicflu.gov/faq/swineflu/