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

• Check out these tips  from Mayor Carlos Alvarez.

• 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

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