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Dr. Mark Horton discusses H1N1 Swine Flu See Video 

Swine Flu (H1N1) Outbreak:

Swine Flu (H1N1) Hotline for the Public (1-888-865-0564):
CDPH has activated a toll-free H1N1 (Swine Flu) hotline in English and Spanish. Assistance in other languages is also available. The hotline is operational Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., and on weekends from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

California Case Total (May 7, 2009, 2:30 p.m.). Map

Follow these four flu prevention tips:  (1) Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it. (2) Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hand cleaners are also effective. (3) Try to avoid close contact with sick people. (4) If you get sick with flu, it is recommended that you stay home from work or school and limit contact with others to keep from infecting them. Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread this way.

Siga los siguientes cuatro consejos para prevenir la influenza:  (1) Cubra su boca y nariz con pañuelos desechables al toser o estornudar y deséchelos adecuadamente. (2) Lávese las manos con jabón y agua tibia o con un desinfectante de manos a base de alcohol. (3) Evite acercarse a personas enfermas. (4) Permanezca en casa cuando esté enfermo, así evitará el contacto con los compañeros de trabajo y los amigos.  Trate de no tocarse los ojos, la nariz o la boca para evitar la propagación de gérmenes.

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