H1N1 Novel Influenza (formerly known as swine flu)

State health officials are monitoring the H1N1 novel influenza situation closely and have increased disease surveillance. We will update this page as more Minnesota-specific information becomes available.

• H1N1 Novel Influenza Basics
  General information about H1N1 novel influenza, including how to protect you and your family.
  
  • Resources in Spanish / Recursos En Español
    
    
• Caring for the Ill at Home
  How to manage the symptoms of influenza.
  
  
• For Health Professionals
  Information specific to health care providers regarding specimen collection, submission, and treatment.

• For EMS, First Responders, Fire, and Law Enforcement
  Infection control information for public safety personnel.

• For Colleges and Universities
  Guidance for colleges and universities regarding H1N1 novel influenza.
  
  
• For K-12 Schools
  Information specific to K-12 school personnel regarding H1N1 novel influenza.
  
  
• For Childcare
  Frequently asked questions from childcare staff about the current H1N1 novel influenza outbreak.

• For Long-Term Care
  Information specific to long-term care facilities regarding H1N1 novel influenza.
  

• For News Media
  MDH novel influenza H1N1 news releases.