Welcome to the H1N1 (Swine) Flu Website
H1N1 flu, also known as "swine flu," is a respiratory disease caused by a type of flu virus. The Department of Public Health has collected the following resources to help you better understand the disease. For the most up to date information on H1N1 (swine) flu in MA, please visit our blog and the DPH home page.
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Get the latest information on flu activity in Massachusetts.
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Read a letter from Public Health Commissioner John Auerbach on the efforts to contain the spread of H1N1 (swine) flu in Massachusetts, plus get answers to the most frequently asked questions about the disease. FAQs are available for download in several languages.
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Tips on how to protect yourself and loved ones from catching the H1N1 virus, and information on how to care for people who are sick with H1N1 (swine) flu.
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Information and guidance on the H1N1 (swine) flu for specific groups of people: Pregnant Women and Parents; Employers; School and Childcare Professionals; and Healthcare and Public Health Professionals.
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September 30, 2009
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Listen to our podcasts and audio files on a variety of topics surrounding H1N1 (swine) flu and read our blog for the most up to date information coming out of the Department of Public Health.
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Read the latest information coming out of the CDC regarding H1N1 (swine) flu.
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