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This flu season there are two types of flu affecting residents in Kane County: H1N1 (Swine) flu and seasonal flu. In order to stay healthy, it is important that you know and understand how to prevent, treat and contain both types of flu.  

This page has all of the resources you need to prevent the spread of the flu, find updated vaccine information, and more. Stop back often as we are continuously updating this page with new information on keeping you and your family healthy during flu season.
 
Vaccine Information: H1N1 Flu
 Availability Info
  Seasonal Flu
Kane County Flu Surveillance Report for Week ending:  4-17-10
Flu Prevention Info
English      Spanish
The Difference:
H1N1 & Seasonal Flu
What To Do
If You Are Sick
Kane County Seasonal Flu Page Additional Resources & Materials IDPH Hotline:
English: 866-848-2094   
Spanish: 866-241-2138
Hours: 6am - 10pm  7 days a week
We have established an H1N1 Call Center to better serve you and meet your H1N1 information needs. Please call (630) 723-5414, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to get your questions answered
about H1N1 influenza and H1N1 vaccine.
 
Flu Prevention News & Media Alerts
12-31-09  3rd county resident dies as result of complications related to H1N1
12-15-09  H1N1 vaccine available for all residents
12-8-09   Give the gift of health, Get a flu shot
12-1-09   Now scheduling 2nd doses/"boosters" for children - Dec. 5 Clinic
11-25-09  Health Dept. now scheduling 2nd doses/"boosters" for children
11-18-09  Health Dept. receives more vaccine, partners with VNA
11-06-09  Health Dept. receives vaccine shipment
10-28-09  Vaccine shortage causes Health Dept. to cancel community clinics
10-21-09  St. Charles School Dist., Health Dept. to look at high absenteeism
10-16-09  H1N1 vaccine shipment clears way for clinics
10-09-09  H1N1 Clinic Sites Announced
10-09-09  First shipment of H1N1 Nasal Spray received
9-30-09   Daily Herald: Kane County starts flu education campaign
9-15-09   Best defense against the flu is a good offense
9-9-09    September is Preparedness Month: Be prepared for the flu
8-31-09  Stop the spread of flu by practicing good habits
 
LINKS
IDPH  Illinois Dept. of Public Health
CDC   Centers for Disease Control
HHS   Health & Human Services
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