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FLU SYMPTOMS & PREVENTION

H1N1 symptoms
The symptoms of H1N1 in people are expected to be similar to the symptoms of regular human seasonal influenza and include fever, lethargy, lack of appetite and coughing. Some people with H1N1 also have reported runny nose, sore throat, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. >> READ MORE

H1N1 Flu Self-Evaluation
Are you or a loved one sick and worried you might have H1N1 Flu? The H1N1 Flu Self-Evaluation helps you understand the flu symptoms you or your family member may be having so that you can make your own health decisions. >> READ MORE

H1N1 Q&A
Questions and answers about H1N1. >> READ MORE

Preventing the flu
Good health habits can help stop the spread. >> READ MORE

CDC H1N1 vaccine reccommendations >> READ MORE

Find a flu shot near you >> READ MORE

The FDA is alerting the public to be wary of Internet sites and other promotions for products that claim to diagnose, prevent, treat or cure the 2009 H1N1 flu virus. >> READ MORE

BAY AREA FLU RESOURCES

San Francisco:

• San Francisco Department of Public Health
  • Call 311 for information
  • Seasonal and H1N1 Flu Vaccine Information
  • Volunteer opportunities this flu season
  • Twitter updates from the San Francisco Department of Public Health

South Bay:

• Santa Clara County Public Health Department
  • Information Line: 408-885-3980
  • H1N1 Flu Information
  • Seasonal Flu Information
  • Become a fan of Santa Clara County Public Health Department on Facebook
• Santa Cruz County Health Services Agency
  • Information Line: 831-454-4800
  • H1N1 Flu Information
  • Seasonal and H1N1 Flu Vaccine Schedule
• San Benito County Public Health Services
  • Toll-Free H1N1 Hotline: 1-888-865-0564
• Monterey County Health Department
  • Information Line: 831-755-4500
  • Seasonal Flu Clinics
  • H1N1 Flu Information
  • Twitter updates from WashCoverStay (Montery County Flu Information)

East Bay:

• Alameda County Public Health Department
  • Information Line: 510-267-8000
  • Alameda County Flu Clinics
  • H1N1 Flu Vaccine Schedule (PDF)
  • Seasonal Flu Vaccine Schedule (PDF)
• Contra Costa Health Services
  • H1N1 and seasonal flu vaccine are now available to all Contra Costa residents
  • Public Flu Vaccination Clinics
  • Health Emergency Information Line: 1-888-959-9911
  • H1N1 Flu Information
  • School-based Seasonal and H1N1 Flu Vaccine Clinics
  • Twitter updates from CoCoHealth (Contra Costa Health Services)
  • Become a fan of Contra Costa Health Services on Facebook

North Bay:

• Marin County Flu Information
  • Flu Information Line: 415-473-6823
  • Flu Vaccine Clinics
• Napa County Public Health
  • Public Health Hotline: 707-253-4540
  • H1N1 Flu Information
• Solano County Public Health
  • Public Health Administration Line: 707-784-8600
  • Seasonal Flu Clinincs (PDF)
• Sonoma County Public Health Services
  • Information Line: 707-565-4400
  • H1N1 Flu Information
  • H1N1 Flu Vaccine Clinics
  • Seasonal Flu Vaccine Clinics

Peninsula:

• San Mateo County Health System
  • Flu Hotline: 650-573-3927
  • Seasonal and H1N1 Flu Vaccine Information

Kaiser Permanente Patients:

• Kaiser is not holding general flu clinics at this time, but the H1N1 is available to certain high-risk groups.
  • H1N1 Vaccine Information
• Flu Information Line: 1-800-KP-FLU-11 (1-800-573-5811)
• H1N1 Flu Information
• Seasonal Flu Information

CALIFORNIA FLU RESOURCES

• California Department of Public Health
  • Toll-free hotline: 1-888-865-0564
    (Assistance in other languages is also available; open Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., weekends 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
  • Status of California H1N1 vaccine doses by county
  • Twitter updates from the California Department of Public Health Director, Dr. Mark Horton

U.S. FLU RESOURCES

• Flu.gov
• CDC H1N1 homepage
  • CDC: General info on H1N1
  • CDC Guidelines: Taking Care of a Sick Person in Your Home
  • Flu View: A weekly report of influenza statistics
  • Twitter updates from the CDC Emergency Preparedness and Response site
• U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

WORLD FLU RESOURCES

• World Health Organization's H1N1 resource hub
• CDC H1N1 International Situation Update