H1N1 Flu information is updated daily. For your convenience, the most recent information can be found at the beginning of each topic listing.

Additional Resources:

• Video: Spread the Word, Not the Flu PSAs

• Non-Safety-Related Voluntary Recall of Unused Doses from Certain Lots of Sanofi Pasteur H1N1 Vaccine in Pre-Filled Syringes
  (Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

• 2009 H1N1 Flu and Travel
  (Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

• It's important to think about how the 2009 H1N1 flu may affect your travel plans. On this page, you can find helpful information about 2009 H1N1 flu and travel.

• FDA Warns of Unapproved and Illegal H1N1 Drug Products Purchased Over the Internet (Source: Food and Drug Administration)
   
• State and National Statistics:
  • 2009 H1N1 Flu U.S. Situation Update (Updated Weekly) (Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
    CDC reports on 2009 H1N1-related deaths and hospitalizations by age group in the United States from August 30, 2009 through October 10, 2009.
  • National Interactive Flu Map (Source: Flu.gov)
    This site includes flu information (resources, news monitoring, disease reporting, RSS, Twitter, and YouTube) for each state.
     
• The Florida Flu Information Line (1-877-352-3581) provides several ways to obtain valuable flu information:
  • TTY/FL Relay Access
    • The following TTY/FL Relay numbers are available: English 800-955-8771, Spanish 877-955-8773, Creole 877-955-8707.
       
  • Public Call Center
    The public call center does not provide medical consultation to the public. The public should consult with their healthcare provider regarding H1N1 questions specific to their medical condition and treatment.
     
    • Hours of Operation: 8:00am -8:00pm
    • Audience: Public
    • Purpose: Provide general information regarding seasonal and H1N1 flu. Automated messages regarding H1N1 are available 24/7 in English, Spanish and Creole. Operators are available from 8:00am-8:00pm EST, 7 days a week in English, Spanish and Creole.
       
  • Healthcare Call Center
    This line is not intended for the public to seek medical advice. Calls from the public will be routed back to the public call center.
     
    • Hours of Operation 24/7
    • Audience: Florida-licensed Healthcare Providers
    • Purpose: Provide guidance and consultation on H1N1 testing and treatment, when and how to report H1N1 outbreaks, information on specimen collection, shipping and packaging, and H1N1 vaccine distribution and safety. Healthcare professionals are also available to help with assessment and management of vaccine adverse effects.
       
  • Adverse Reactions Call Center
    The Florida Department of Health has partnered with the Florida Poison Control Centers to provide consultation 24/7 for the Healthcare Call Center and the Adverse Reaction Call Center.
     
    • Hours of Operation 24/7
    • Audience: Anyone who has received the H1N1 vaccine.
    • Purpose: Provide medical assessment, triage, and management of vaccine adverse effects for those who think they may be having medical problems post-vaccination. Operators are available in English, Spanish and Creole.

• Find a local Vaccine Clinic Location: Vaccine Clinic Location
• Contact your county health department: Find your local County Health Department
• Locate a healthcare provider, if you do not have one http://findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's general overview of H1N1 Flu: H1N1 Flu & You
• An overview of the Florida Department of Health's efforts to address H1N1 Flu in our state: FACT SHEET: Florida Department of Health and H1N1 Flu (September 4, 2009)
• From the left side of this web page, select a topic area for additional helpful resources.

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