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The Knox County Health Department has established a dedicated phone line at 215-5093 for those who have questions about the H1N1 flu virus.
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H1N1 Flu Virus News
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During the past several days there have been numerous reports about a new strain of H1N1 flu virus that has been identified in the United States and abroad. This new flu virus has affected some people in the United States, and many more in Mexico. While there have been no reported cases in Tennessee, it is critically important that each person familiarize themselves with this new outbreak of the H1N1 flu virus. There are steps all of us can take now to prepare ourselves and our families to avoid exposure to the flu, and to identify symptoms of this deadly virus. This situation is so important that the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services has declared a Public Health Emergency nationwide involving the H1N1 flu virus.
This Web site is designed to provide commonsense information that you can use now to prepare you and your family for any pandemic, including the H1N1 Flu. A majority of the information contained here comes from health experts, and DOE ORO has taken the steps to extract some of the most useful information that can be used to prepare you and your family. However, you shouldn’t expect that this site is the end all for the amount of information you need to keep yourself safe. You are encouraged to contact local health officials if you have questions that are not answered here. The medical professionals from local, state, and federal agencies are equipped to answer questions and respond to any outbreak that may occur here.
In the event that an outbreak occurs in East Tennessee, DOE work operations could be affected, and DOE management will use this Web site and other means of communication to provide up to date information regarding work schedules and other vital employment information to employees. In the meantime, use this site to get informed, and be prepared.
The CDC is actively investigating isolated human cases of H1N1 flu virus in several states (CA, TX, OH, KS, NY) and is working closely with Canada and Mexico and with the WHO. The CDC is continuously updating investigation information and you can find the most up to date and valuable information on the H1N1 Flu at this Web site.
What’s new with the H1N1 Flu?
You can keep up with updates on the H1N1 Flu investigation by signing up for CDC email updates (http://www.cdc.gov/emailupdates/index.html), subscribing to RSS (http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/rss/), or by following the CDC on Twitter (http://twitter.com/cdcemergency).
The single best way to prevent seasonal flu is to get vaccinated each year, but good health habits like covering your cough and washing your hands often can help stop the spread of germs and prevent respiratory illnesses like the flu. There also are flu antiviral drugs that can be used to treat and prevent the flu. Follow the link above to see more simple things you can do to limit your chances of being infected.
CDC Travelers' Health offers information to assist travelers and their health-care providers in deciding the vaccines, medications, and other measures necessary to prevent illness and injury during international travel.