H1N1 (Swine) Flu Information

Miami-Dade County continues to monitor the H1N1 Virus (Swine Flu) situation. Residents are urged to stay informed and take preventative measures to reduce the spread of the virus.

Safety Tips

• Subscribe now to the County's pilot program to receive text alerts to cell phones or other mobile devices about significant emergency events

Take these everyday steps to protect your health:

• Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.
• Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hand cleaners are also effective.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread this way.
• Try to avoid close contact with sick people.
• If you get sick with influenza, stay home from work or school and limit contact with others to keep from infecting them.

Informational Hotlines

Name	Phone Number	Hours of Operation
Miami-Dade County Public School System Hotline	305- 995-3000	8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday
The Florida Flu Information Line	1-877-352-3581	8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Daily
Miami-Dade County Health Department	305-324-2400	24 hours a day Daily
Florida Department of Health	1-800-775-8039
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention	1-800-232-4636 TYY: 1-888-232-6348	24 hours a day Daily
Miami-Dade County Government	311	6 a.m. - 10 p.m. Monday- Friday 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday

Miami-Dade County Public Schools information
Hotline: 305-995-3000

• School information
• Miami-Dade County Public Schools website

Travel

• CDC traveler recommendations  

Additional Resources

• Frequently Asked Questions
• Florida Department of Health   
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention  
• Miami-Dade County Health Department 
• The World Health Organization
  

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