H1N1 and Seasonal Flu Information
This time of year, we are likely to hear a lot about the flu.
The flu, also known as "influenza," is a significant health concern. Every year in the United States, up to one in five people gets sick with the seasonal flu, about 200,000 are hospitalized, and 36,000 die from complications.
This year, officials are also concerned with the spread of the H1N1 flu, previously referred to as the "swine flu."
Confused about the difference between the seasonal flu and the H1N1 flu? Want to know how to reduce your risk of getting or spreading the flu? Visit the following web sites to get answers to your questions about the flu and practical information about flu prevention and treatment:
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' FLU.gov
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- Delaware Division of Public Health
Special Program Note:
H1N1 and Seasonal Flu Information for Persons with Disabilities
Healthy Delawareans with Disabilities (HDWD) has planned an informative
event about flu prevention.
Delaware’s Division of Public Health will present information on the H1N1 and the seasonal flu.
HDWD staff will provide information related to persons with disabilities and flu preparedness
November 3, 2009
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Center for Disabilities Studies
University of Delaware
461 Wyoming Road
Newark, DE 19716
This event is free but RSVP is required and seats are limited.
Contact Mary Thomas at maryt@udel.edu or (302) 831-2940 by Wednesday,
October 28, 2009.
