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Tips: Information and Frequently Asked Questions Regarding the H1N1 Flu Virus |
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Flu
Tips: Information and Frequently Asked Questions Regarding the H1N1 Flu Virus |
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“Frequently Asked Questions” were developed based on workplace policies, health and safety and unemployment insurance questions that the Connecticut Department of Labor has received regarding the H1N1 flu virus and any potential pandemics related to the influenza.
Click here to obtain Frequently Asked Questions Regarding the H1N1 Flu Virus.
In addition to the FAQs developed by the Connecticut Labor Department, federal, state and local government agencies can provide your best source of information should an influenza pandemic take place. It is important to stay informed about the latest developments and recommendations since specific guidance may change based upon the characteristics of the eventual pandemic influenza strain, (for example, severity of disease, importance of various modes of transmission).
It is recommended that you visit the following websites for additional information regarding the influenza and tips for keeping healthy during the flu season.
www.flu.gov - Managed by the US Department of Health and Human Services. Offers weekly flu updates and answers to frequently asked questions.
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health website
Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration sites:
Additional guidance related to the flu virus
| Oct. 5, 2009: | The state Department of Public Health (DPH) has set up a special Hotline to address questions and concerns about the H1N1 flu virus. The hotline is staffed 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday. The hotline number is 1-800-830-9426. |
| Aug. 5, 2009: | CDC Recommendations for the Amount of Time Persons with Influenza-Like Illness Should be Away from Others: http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/guidance/exclusion.htm |