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H1N1 (Swine Flu) Outbreak: 

Dr. Mark Horton, director of the California Department of Public Health, testified on July 29, 2009, before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Homeland Security regarding the H1N1 virus.  Listen to the news story from KPCC Radio, Pasadena
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CDPH Urges Californians to Remain Vigilant About Preventing Spread of Influenza as Novel H1N1 (Swine) Flu Virus Persists 

What Pandemic Alert Phase 6 means for California 

H1N1 (Swine Flu) Homepage (CDPH) Provides H1N1 California case updates, information, and resources.

Updates on H1N1 (Swine Flu) Investigation (CDC)