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H1N1 Flu (swine flu)

Officials at the CDC are investigating cases of a new strain of H1N1 flu (swine flu.) Multiple probable cases have been reported in King County.

For frequent updates and more information, visit www.kingcounty.gov/health/H1N1 or call the Public Health Hotline: 1-877-903-KING (5464).

Web site directory by subject

Birth and death records
Birth and death certificates, King County Medical Examiner's Office...
Family planning and sexual health
F.L.A.S.H. curricula, Birth control, clinics
Board of Health
BOH Code, Meeting agenda, Meeting proceedings, Regulations, Resolutions, Rulemaking, Membership roster...
Food safety
Food business permits, Food worker permits, inspections...
Child and youth health
Child immunizations, Child Care Health, Children and Family Commission, Kids Get Care, MOMs Plus, Youth Health Services ...
Hazards, Toxic
Arsenic, Lead, Biomedical waste, Needle disposal, Indoor air quality, Meth labs, Solid waste...
Chronic disease prevention
Asthma, Breast and Cervical Health, Colon Health, Healthy Aging Partnership, King County Steps to Health, Nutrition, REACH Diabetes, Overweight Initiative, Physical Activity...
Health insurance
Children and Youth, Pregnant Women, Adults and Families, Seniors...
Codes and regulations
Code of the King County Board of Health, King County Codes, City of Seattle Codes...
Health care providers
Disease reporting, Reporting animal and bat bites, Measles control, Health provider advisories
Communicable disease, epidemiology and immunizations
Disease facts, Pandemic Flu, Influenza, Immunizations, Tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS, STDs, Health Care Provider advisories, Stop Germs, Stay Healthy, Swine Flu...
Health educator resources
Data, publications and reports
Public Health Digital Library, Data Watch Reports, Community Health Indicators, Epi-Log Newsletters, Vac-Scene Newsletters, Public Health Reports...
Injury & violence prevention
Firearm Safety, Traffic Safety, Bike Helmets, Domestic Violence, Drowning prevention, Intentional injuries, Pool safety...
Drugs and tobacco
Tobacco Prevention, Drug Abuse Trends, Harm Reduction and Drug Use...
Medical Examiner
How to get autopsy reports, Annual Report, Policy and Procedures Manual...
Emergency Medical Services
King County Medic One, Emergency Medical Services Division...
Nutrition
Trans fat ban and nutrition labeling, Overweight Initiative, Free recipes, Breastfeeding, WIC ...
Emergency preparedness
Swine Flu, Advanced Practice Center, Bioterrorism, Disaster preparedness, Healthcare Coalition, Pandemic Flu, Public Health Reserve Corps, Radiological Emergencies, Isolation and quarantine, Vulnerable Populations Action Team...
Partnerships and coalitions
CHILD Profile, Health Care Coalition, Healthy Aging Partnership, Health Action Plan, REACH, STEPS, Requests for Proposal, Public Health Contractor information...
Environmental Health Services
Avian flu, Service Fees, Drinking water, Lead facts, Plumbing and Gas Piping, Rat control, Solid Waste, Swimmer's Itch, Toxic hazards, Wastewater, West Nile virus, Zoonotic Diseases...
Personal health
Breastfeeding, Public Health clinics, Colon Health, Breast and Cervical Health Program, Gay Lesbian Bisexual Transgender Health, Northwest Family Center, Oral / Dental health services ...

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Public Health news

May 4, 2009
King County H1N1 influenza update

May 3, 2009
6 additional persons with probable H1N1 virus (swine flu) in King County

May 2, 2009
Six additional reports of probable H1N1 virus (swine flu) in King County

May 1, 2009
One more person with probable H1N1 virus (swine flu) in King County

April 30, 2009
Seven additional people with probable swine flu (H1N1) in King County

April 30, 2009
New information leads to seven-day closure for Madrona K-8

April 29, 2009
Probable swine flu (H1N1) in King County

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