Congresswoman Sanchez is committed to providing Orange County families with the information they need to protect themselves from the H1N1 ("Swine") flu. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC), California Department of Public Health, and other public health organizations are working around the clock to track, prevent, and treat H1N1 cases as they occur. Below you will find tips for keeping kids flu free, practical information for employers and educators, and resources from reliable sources. Remember, prevention is the first line of defense.
There are everyday steps you and your loved ones can take to help protect yourselves against infection from flu viruses, and there are steps you should take if you become infected. Learn about them here, at the California Department of Public Health's website. For general questions about the H1N1 flu, you can also call the CDPH's toll free number: 1-888-865-0564.
Go to Flu.gov for the latest on H1N1 and seasonal flu. The site contains excellent planning tools for schools and families, including a flu shot locator.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is tracking the spread of H1N1 in the U.S. The CDC's website has useful information regarding vaccine availability and safety, H1N1 prevention, and flu diagnosis and treatment.
The World Health Organization (WHO) is coordinating the global response to human cases of the H1N1 flu and monitoring the corresponding threat of an influenza pandemic. WHO's website is tracking the flu as it evolves and providing the general public with constant updates.
To read answers to commonly-asked questions regarding the H1N1 flu, please click here.
