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H1N1 Influenza

Last updated Thursday, February 4, 2010

Información en Español.

H1N1 influenza (swine flu) cases have been identified in Multnomah County and in much of Oregon. The H1N1 vaccine is no longer being reserved for priority populations and is now available for anyone who wants it. The vaccine supply is plentiful. You can protect yourself and others by getting vaccinated, washing your hands, covering your cough and staying home if you are sick.

Where to Get Vaccinated

H1N1 vaccine is currently being distributed through doctors' offices, clinics and some pharmacies. More»


a woman sick in bed

Should you call the doctor?

Use this decision chart to help determine when to seek medical care. (2MB) pdf file

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is H1N1? What are the symptoms? How should you protect yourself and what you should I do if you become ill? Is the H1N1 vaccine safe? More»


Situation Update

Oregon - Oregon's H1N1 Flu Investigation Web site
Nationally - Centers for Disease Control & Prevention

Special Topics

Pregnant women - What you should know about swine flu. More»

Chronic health conditions - Read the CDC guidelines»

Travel this winter - Tips for traveling during flu season. More»

Vaccinations - Frequently asked questions about the H1N1 vaccine.

Resources

Find fact sheets, posters and videos to teach and remind others about healthy habits at your workplace, school, child care center or community organization.

Health Care Providers

Find the latest H1N1 clinical guidelines.

 


Health Officer
Speaks on Swine Flu

Gary Oxman, M.D., health officer for Multnomah, Washington and Clackamas counties explains everything you need to know about swine flu in this televised video.


More Information

H1N1 Hotline
1-800-978-3040 toll-free

• Talk to someone about H1N1
• Get vaccine info and locations


Oregon Public Health
www.flu.oregon.gov


Centers for Disease Control &
Prevention

1-800-CDC-INFO (232-4636)
1-888-232-6348 TTY
www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu
Email: cdcinfo@cdc.gov


World Health Organization
www.who.int/csr/disease/
swineflu/en/index.html



Contact Us

H1N1 Information

503-988-4454

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