The H1N1 information line is toll-free and staffed by trained professionals who will answer questions from Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and on weekends from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.  The call center staff consists of professionals who have been trained in public health emergency service information.  In addition, recorded messages (updated daily at 7 a.m.) are accessible seven days a week, 24 hours a day.

Symptoms of H1N1 in humans are similar to the symptoms of seasonal influenza and include: fever greater than 100 degrees, headache, body aches, coughing, sore throat, respiratory congestion, and additionally in some cases, diarrhea and vomiting.
 
In keeping with the CDC travel advisory, anyone planning travel to Mexico or areas of the U.S. with swine influenza cases are advised to take the following precautionary measures.
 
While in areas with confirmed cases:
- Avoid close contact (< 6 feet) with persons who are coughing or otherwise appear ill.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
- Wash hands often, or use alcohol-containing hand sanitizer gel.

Upon return from travel to affected areas:
- Monitor self and travel companions for symptoms of fever and sore throat, cough, or trouble breathing.
- If symptoms of illness develop within 7 days of travel return, contact your healthcare provider as soon as possible.
- Be sure to tell your healthcare provider your symptoms, where and when you traveled, and whether you had close contact with any sick persons or animals.
- Ask your provider about testing for influenza.
- Stay home from work, school, group gatherings, and public places for 7 days or until you are feeling completely well to avoid making others ill.  You can refer to the DOH website at or the CDC website for helpful advice for home management of your symptoms.

Persons who are well can do many things now 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 hands cleaners are also effective.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread that way.
- Try to avoid contact with sick people.