H1N1 Novel Influenza (formerly known as swine flu)
State health officials are monitoring the H1N1 novel influenza situation closely. We will update this website as more Minnesota-specific information becomes available.
H1N1 Novel Influenza Vaccine
Basic information about this new vaccine, as well as all the details needed by anyone interested in ordering and adminstering the vaccine.
Minnesota Department of Health
651-201-5414
Toll-free:
1-877-676-5414
8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Monday-Friday
Centers for Disease Control
1-800-CDC-INFO
(800-232-4636)
TTY: 1-888-232-6348
24 hours/every day
Confirmed Cases of H1N1 Novel Influenza Infection in Hospitalized Patients (8/17/09 9:00 AM)
Please note: As of 7/23/2009 updates of cumulative H1N1 cases include only those Minnesota residents who were hospitalized. For more information on occurrence of H1N1 in Minnesota, see H1N1 Novel Influenza Statistics.
Preventing H1N1 Novel Influenza There is no vaccine available right now to protect against novel H1N1 virus. There are everyday actions that can help prevent the spread of germs that cause respiratory illnesses like influenza.
Hand Hygiene: Wash Your Hands!
Hand hygiene is a term used to cover both hand washing using soap and water, and cleaning hands with waterless or alcohol-based
hand sanitizers.
Cover Your Cough Stop the spread of germs that make you and others sick: Cover Your Cough!