H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu) Information
General Information
- Latest news from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- General Information
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Control of Pandemic Flu Virus on Environmental Surfaces in Homes and Public Places
- Current Investigation
- How to prevent the flu
- Travelers Advisories
- Datos importantes sobre la influenza porcina (gripe porcina.)
- H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu) Fact Sheet
- Prescription Antiviral Pick-Up Locations
- H1N1 Data
For Health Care Providers and Laboratories
- Algorithm for Testing and Treatment of Novel Influenza A H1N1 virus (May 6, 2009)
- Health Alert: New Treatment Guidelines for Novel Influenza A H1N1 (May 7, 2009)
- Health Alert: Clinician Update: Novel H1N1 Influenza Status (June 16, 2009)
- MDCH BOL Specimen Collection Guidelines
- MDCH BOL Microbiology/Virology Requisition
- How to do an NP swab (April 28, 2009 *updated)
For Schools and Child-care Centers
- Health Advisory for Kent County Schools Regarding Swine Flu (April 29, 2009)
- Swine Influenza A (H1N1) Information for Child Care Providers
- CDC Guidelines and Recommendations for Preventing the Spread of Influenza (the Flu) in Child Care Settings
- Guidance on Dismissal of Schools and Childcare Facilities: Interim CDC Guidance in Response to Human Infections with the 2009 Influenza A H1N1 Virus Page
- What You Can Do To Stop The Flu! (for elementary students) - (PDF | PowerPoint)
- What You Can Do To Stop The Flu! (for middle school students) - (PDF | PowerPoint)
- Preparing Schools For Seasonal and H1N1 Flu (for school administrators ) - ( PDF | PowerPoint) - Updated September 2009
Tamiflu
Media Information
- Swine Influenza Health Alert (April 27, 2009 *revised)
- Probable Swine Flu Case Reported in Michigan (April 27, 2009)
- Swine Flu Resources
- Swine Flu Fact Sheet
Press Releases
Septempber 10, 2009
Health Department Gearing Up for Flu Season
May 7, 2009
Kent County sees first confirmed cases of H1N1 flu.
May 4, 2009
Health Department recommends school closure for additional area school.
May 3, 2009
Health Department recommends school closure for five area schools.
May 1, 2009
Lab results indicate four probable H1N1 flu cases in Kent County.
April 30, 2009
KCHD partners with Family Fare, D&W Pharmacies and Meijer
Pharmacies to reach those impacted by H1N1 flu.
April 30, 2009
Health officials urge caution in the face of H1N1 flu.
