Novel H1N1 Influenza Virus (Swine Influenza) Fast Facts

Lanterman’s Network of Care now links directly to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to continually bring up-to-the-minute information regarding the novel H1N1 influenza virus (“swine influenza”) outbreak. The California Department of Public Health also activated a public hotline for callers with questions and has developed guidance for individuals taking care of someone at home who has been sickened by the novel H1N1 influenza virus. In addition, Lanterman created a Fast Facts sheet about the novel H1N1 influenza virus with information compiled from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention to provide an easy to understand summary for service providers, clients, families and other caregivers about the flu, including prevention tips, what symptoms to look for and what to do for people with any of the warning signs. We are especially concerned about individuals served by Lanterman who live in a group setting, are in school or daycare/aftercare, or attend an adult day program as they may be at higher risk of exposure to the novel H1N1 influenza virus.

View the Novel H1N1 Influenza Virus ("Swine Influenza") Fast Facts sheet
View the flyer for the CDPH public hotline
View CDPH’s guidance for taking care of a sick person at home
Read a May 12 health update from CDPH regarding revised testing recommendations

Post Date: April 30th, 2009