H1N1 (Swine Flu) Information

North Carolina

The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is the lead agency for H1N1 (swine flu) information and pandemic flu information in North Carolina. For up-to-date information regarding the H1N1 virus in North Carolina, please visit the N.C. DHHS news releases Web site.

The following information can be accessed via the N.C. Public Health H1N1 Flu Web site.

• Q&A about H1N1 novel flu ("swine flu")
• Preguntas y respuestas sobre la nueva influenza H1N1 ("gripe porcina")
• H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu) and You (English) - CDC
• Influenza H1N1 (gripe porcina)  (español) - CDC
• H1N1 Flu (swine flu): Guidance for Professionals

The N.C. Department of Agriculture issued a statement to remind pork producers to practice good bio-security on their farms.

The N.C. Division of Environmental Health in the Department of Enviornment and Natural Resources has developed talking points for food-service handlers and water system operators.

• H1N1 Guidance for Food Service Establishments (new)
• H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu) Recommendations regarding H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu) for Summer Camps, Primitive Camps and Resident Camps
• Swine Flu Talking Points for Food-Handlers :: [English] [Spanish]
• Continuity of Operations Plan for Water System Operators

National

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Web site contains the most up-to-date information about the H1N1 (swine flu) virus, and there is a tremendous amount of flu information on the national flu Web site. There are maps, daily situation reports, educational materials and prevention measures.

• Swine Flu (H1N1) and You (English)
• Datos importantes sobre la influenza porcina (gripe porcina)  (español)
• Travel Advisories
• Key Facts

Prevention Measures

• Practice good hygiene. Wash your hands frequently with soap and warm water. Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer if water and soap are not available.
• Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue; throw the used tissue into a trash can.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread this way.
• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
• If you are sick, do not go to work or school; stay away from other people as much as possible.
• Try to stay in good general health. Get plenty of sleep, be physically active, manage your stress, drink plenty of fluids, and eat nutritious food.