On April 26, 2009, the Acting Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services declared a National Public Health Emergency as a result of an outbreak of H1N1 ("Swine Flu") in the United States. Since then, the World Health Organization has raised the worldwide pandemic health alert to Phase 5.
As we learn more about the virus, it is important that everyone take proper precautions. While this is certainly a cause for concern, this is not a cause for panic. It is important to note that swine flu is not contractable from the consumption of pork products.
Provided below are useful resources. Keep checking back for more information as it becomes available.
Resources
Key Facts about Swine Flu
Preventing the Flu: Good Health Habits Can Help Stop Germs
Most updated information on H1N1 in the United States from the CDC
Government Response
The Department of Homeland Security is the primary federal agency coordinating the nation's response to Swine Flu however many agencies are involved. Click on the agencies listed below for more information.
Deparment of Homeland Security - Government-Wide Response
The Department of Homeland Security is the agency charged with coordinating the federal government's response to Swine Flu.
Customs and Border Patrol
Medical Response
Department of Health and Human Services
Centers for Disease Control
Food & Drug Administration
World Health Organization
Veterinary Response
Department of Agriculture
International Response
Department of State