(Last updated 9/1/10)
The acting Health and Human Services secretary declared a public health emergency nationwide involving H1N1 (swine) Influenza A as of April 26, 2009. The 2009 H1N1 Swine Flu public emergency ended in the summer of 2010. To see the current status in the U.S., visit the .
To learn more about H1N1 (swine) flu, please visit the or .
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Those with questions or concerns are encouraged to speak to a health-care provider or contact the IUP Center for Health and Well-Being.
What You Can Do to Stay Healthy Today
There are everyday actions people can take to stay healthy:
- Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hand cleaners are also effective.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth. Germs spread that way.
- Try to avoid close contact with sick people.
- Influenza is thought to spread mainly person-to-person through coughing or sneezing of infected people.
- If you get sick, CDC recommends that you stay home from work or school and limit contact with others to keep from infecting them.
How Can I Get Current Information Related to H1N1 (Swine) Flu?
The most up-to-date information is available at the .
Use these links for up-to-date information about CDC travel advisories and travel alerts.
Contact information:
- IUP Health Service, 724-357-6475
- ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Department of Health, 724-357-2995
- Indiana Regional Medical Center, 724-357-7000