La Crosse County H1N1 (Swine) Flu Information Website

What is H1N1 flu (swine flu)?
H1N1 (referred early on as "swine flu") is a new influenza virus causing illness in people. This new virus was first detected in people in the United States in April 2009. The virus is spreading from person to person, probably in much the same way that regular seasonal influenza viruses spread.

What are the signs and symptoms of H1N1 flu (swine flu) in people?

Fever (usually high)
Headache
Extreme tiredness
Dry cough
Sore throat

Runny or stuffy nose
Muscle aches
Chills
Diarrhea and vomiting has also been reported

La Crosse County Flu Line: 608-785-5902 WHO Alert Level - 6

La Crosse County Public Health Department H1N1 Flu Vaccine Information:

The La Crosse County Public Health Nursing Division offers H1N1 Influenza vaccination at the La Crosse County Public Health Department:

Appointments are necessary when coming to the Health Department - Nursing Division. Please call 608-785-9723 to schedule an appointment.

The La Crosse County Health Department Nursing Division is located on the 2nd floor of the Health and Human Services Building, 300 4th Street North, La Crosse, WI, 54601.

There is no charge for the H1N1 vaccine through the La Crosse County Health Department.


	Community Information for the members of the community



	Education on H1N1 (swine) flu What is H1N1 (swine) flu? How is it spread? How can I decrease the spread of influenza? Personal hygiene Social Distancing (decreasing face-to-face contacts) Where can I get accurate information? CDC H1N1 flu website Department of Health Services (Wisconsin) H1N1 flu website


	Business Information for the businesses of the community



	Education on H1N1 (swine) flu What is H1N1 (swine) flu? How is it spread? How can my business decrease the spread of influenza? Personal hygiene Sanitizing Recommendations Social Distancing (decreasing face-to-face contacts) Employee sick policies Where can I get accurate information? CDC H1N1 flu website Department of Health Services (Wisconsin) H1N1 flu website


	School/Daycare Information for the schools and daycares of the community



	Where can I get accurate information? Resources for K-12 Schools Resources for Colleges and Universities Resources for Childcare and Early Childhood Programs


	Links Information for the members and businesses of the community



	http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/ http://pandemic.wisconsin.gov/

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