H1N1 Influenza Information and Resources

For the most up-to-date information on H1N1, including symptoms, tips for prevention and recovery, visit these helpful sites:

	Broward County Health Department		Florida Department of Health
	Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)		World Health Organization
	U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (flu.gov)

Or call the Florida Department of Health Swine Flu Information Hotline available in English
and Spanish at 1-877-352-3581.

	Florida Flu Shot Locator
	Flu Self-Evaluation

"Signs and Symptoms"
Dr. Joe Bresee, with the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) 
Influenza Division, describes H1N1 flu — its signs and symptoms,
how it's transmitted, medicines to treat it, steps people can
take to protect themselves from it, and what people should do
if they become ill. (3:45 minutes)

"Put Your Hands Together "
Centers for Disease Control (CDC) discusses proper
handwashing techniques. (3:38 minutes)

CDC Travel Alerts

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.

Global Disease Alert Map

HealthMap provides a comprehensive view of the current
global state of infectious diseases and their effect on human
and animal health. The site is sponsored by google.org,
World Health Organization and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and
numerous other health organizations.

View Global Disease Alert Map

Facilities

Broward Facilities Maintenance Division is taking steps to maintain a germ-free environment:

 All County restrooms are adequately stocked with anti-microbial soap

 Restroom faucets and fixtures are frequently wiped down during the day. Restrooms, elevator buttons and other hard surfaces are sanitized nightly

 Hand sanitizers are strategically located throughout County facilities

 Posters from the Centers for Disease Control on the importance of hand washing are located in high-traffic areas

Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport

The Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport is cleaning public restrooms approximately every 15 minutes with a cleaning agent designed to kill viruses.

Antibacterial soap and antimicrobial hand sanitizing dispensers are available in every restroom. Faucets and paper towel dispensers are touch free.

Airline passengers who have questions about H1N1 flu are encouraged to monitor their local news and the Web sites of local, national and international health organizations, or contact their air carrier.

Port Everglades

Port Everglades sanitizes cruise terminals between each cruise voyage to protect against contagious illnesses, using anti-viral cleansers and disinfectants.

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