Governor Charlie Crist activated

“Neighbos to the Rescue,” through the Florida Disaster Recovery Fund - for the long term recovery recovery efforts in Haiti


In addition to immediate organizations such as the American Red Cross, Floridians and neighbors across the country can contribute to “Neighbors to the Rescue” by clicking here or by calling

1-800-825-3786.


Watch Video of Governor Charlie Crist regarding Haiti Quake

Know What to Do About the Flu

                  COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT IS ACTIVELY MONITORING

THE CURRENT H1N1 (SWINE) INFLUENZA

 

The Collier County Health Department is actively monitoring the current swine influenza situation. The Collier County Health Department is proactively responding to this event by enhancing surveillance and monitoring efforts for influenza in the county.  

 

We are recommending all residents and visitors follow these guidelines to protect themselves from a potential virus:      

 
  1. Stay informed on current SWINE FLU INFORMATION and be  prepared see our GET READY NOW H1N1 SWINE (Spanish) flyer.


  1. Go to Self Evaluation for guidelines if you need to go to see your doctor or  a health care provider.


  1. Frequent hand washing can lessen the spread of flu-like illness.


  1. Practice good respiratory etiquette by sneezing or coughing into your sleeve or a tissue.


  1. Stay home if you are sick.  Do not send sick children to daycare or school.


  1. Avoid close contact with people who are sick.


  1. Do not share eating utensils and cups.


  1. Practice other good health habits including get plenty of sleep, exercise, manage your stress, drink plenty of fluids and eat nutritious food.


  1. It is safe to eat properly handled pork.  Cook it to at least 160 degrees.

Guidance for Families Caring for a Child or Adult with Flu or Flu-Like Illness at Home


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2009 H1N1 Flu: Free Resources

Pandemic alert raised

to phase 6

11 June 2009 -- On the basis of available evidence and expert assessments of the evidence, the scientific criteria for an influenza pandemic have been met. The Director-General of WHO has therefore decided to raise the level of influenza pandemic alert from phase 5 to phase 6. "The world is now at the start of the 2009 influenza pandemic," she said at a press conference today.

The Florida Department of Health

toll-free number 

to provide  public health information and updates on H1N1 Swine flu.  The information line will be available from 

8 AM to 8 PM Eastern, 7 days a week. 

Information is available in

English, Spanish and Creole.

Telephone Number:


                                      

Sign Up for Alerts

A Video Message from

Governor Charlie Crist on

Back-to-School Health Safety

H1N1 Influenza (Swine)

2009 H1N1 (sometimes called “swine flu”) is a new influenza virus causing illness in people. This new virus was first detected in people in the United States in April 2009. This virus is spreading from person-to-person worldwide, probably in much the same way that regular seasonal influenza viruses spread. On June 11, 2009, the World Health Organization (WHO) signaled that a pandemic of 2009 H1N1 flu was underway.

877-352-3581

FLA-FLU1

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WILDFIRES

CDC information

 

OPERATION MEDICINE CABINET

How to disposed unwanted medicine

Click Here to view

News Conference

H1N1 Immunization Campaign

Dr. Joan Colfer's

September 24, 2009

Myths & Facts
Straight Talk about vaccinations, the flu and public health.http://www.flu.gov/myths/index.htmlhttp://www.flu.gov/myths/index.htmlhttp://www.flu.gov/myths/index.htmlshapeimage_3_link_0shapeimage_3_link_1
Self-Evaluation
DO YOU HAVE H1N1 FLU?http://www.flu.gov/evaluation/http://www.flu.gov/evaluation/shapeimage_4_link_0

US State Department

Haiti Information Number


1-888-407-4747

 

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