H1N1 Information
Joseph M. Connor, Director
619 Ann Avenue
Kansas City, KS 66101
Phone: 913-321-4803
Fax: 913-321-7932
H1N1 influenza is a serious health concern. The United States and its many regional public health entities and organizations have been gearing up and planning for the impact of this pandemic since its identification in the spring of 2009.
The Unified Government Public Health Department has provided a group of key recommendations as we move into the fall and anticipate an increase in H1N1 cases. These key recommendations include:
- Be alert to signs and symptoms of illness - Fever greater than 100 degrees; Body aches; Coughing; Sore throat; Respiratory congestion; In some cases, diarrhea and vomiting
- Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and warm water or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer to get rid of most germs and avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.
- Stay home when you are sick to avoid spreading illness to co-workers and friends.
- Cough or sneeze into your elbow or a tissue and properly dispose of used tissues.
- Stay healthy by eating a balanced diet, drinking plenty of water and getting adequate rest and exercise.
- Get a “Flu Shot” – most everyone over the age of 6 months should get both a “seasonal flu shot” and an “H1N1 flu shot” this year – “seasonal flu shots” are available now and “H1N1 flu shots” will be available in the near future.
UG Public Health Department H1N1 Priority Groups & Clinic Hours
For updated information on Novel H1N1 and Seasonal Flu, please visit the following websites and related information:
You can also email questions to: