H1N1 Flu Outbreak

For information on the H1N1 flu virus (known as "swine flu"), visit one of these useful websites:

New York State Department of Health
Information on New York's response to the flu outbreak. New Yorkers can also call a hotline set up by the Department of Health: 1-800-808-1987.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
General information, frequently asked questions (English and Spanish), updated cases of infection by state, travel notices and press briefings.

Department of State
Information on travel alerts related to the H1N1 flu virus outbreak.

World Health Organization
The latest information about the WHO’s global response to swine influenza outbreaks.

The CDC suggests taking the following precautions to protect yourself from illness:

• 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 this way.
• Try to avoid close contact with sick people.
• If you get sick with influenza, CDC recommends that you stay home from work or school and limit contact with others to keep from infecting them.