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H1N1 (Swine) Flu Advisory

H1N1 Swine Flu Home -- Prevention - A Guide to Seasonal Flu

The County is continuing to administer the H1N1 vaccine in it's three locations. To schedule an appointment, please call:

Lower Bucks - 215-949-5805
Central Bucks - 215-345-3344
Upper Bucks - 215-529-7000

Cover your sneeze or cough. Wash your hands often. Stay home if you’re sick, until 24 hours after your fever breaks. Whether we are talking about seasonal flu or H1N1, the advice from Bucks County Health Department (BCHD) Director David Damsker, MD, MPH, is the same.   This year, health officials will be making provisions for both types of flu strains.  Although the symptoms are similar (fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue, and sometimes diarrhea and vomiting), vaccinations for the two types of flu will be handled differently.

A recorded message hotline has been established for the public to call and hear up-to-date information.  Callers can dial 877-477-4492 and listen to the message, and leave a message for the Health Department staff if a call-back is requested.

The Bucks County Health Department is actively coordinating with state and federal health officials to remain updated on swine flu. The Pennsylvania Health Department has created the Web site "H1N1InPa.com" for information about H1N1, including how it spreads, symptoms and vaccine information. The PA Department of Health website is still being updated daily with the most recent Pennsylvania-specific case numbers information.

To stay informed, you can receive alerts to your cell phone or email by registering at www.ReadyNotifyPA.org and clicking on “Bucks.”   Are you and your family ready?  For helpful preparedness information, visit www.ReadyRegion.org.