H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu) Information
Please report any suspected
cases to Epidemiology at (409) 938-2322.

Galveston County Public Health Services

Disease Reporting - report any injuries, deaths, or suspected diseases to Epidemiology at (409) 938-2322.

Public education, outreach, and Immunizations - request for community assistance at (409) 938-2456.

4C's Clinics  - The clinics located in Galveston and Texas City are open and operating normal hours. To schedule an appointment call (409) 938-2234 or (281) 309-0255. For additional information on the 4C's clinics visit their webpage.

Register for HEART (Health Emergency And Response Team)  GCHD's volunteer public health response team. Contact Jack Ellison, Public Health Planner at 409-938-2275.

General Information

CDC Recommendations for the Amount of Time Persons with Influenza-Like Illness Should be Away from Others - 08/5/09

CDC What to Do If You Get Flu-Like Symptoms (updated frequently)

Hand washing flyer to help prevent H1N1 flu (Swine Flu)        (Spanish Version) Click for an 8.5" x 11" printable version

CDC Swine Flu and You (frequent questions and answers)

CDC Preventing the Flu: Good Health Habits Can Help Stop Germs

CDC Swine Flu website (updated frequently)

Texas State Health Department Website (updated frequently)

Novel H1N1 flu and travel information

CDC Novel H1N1 Vaccine information

Information For The Medical Community

CDC Novel H1N1 Vaccination Recommendations

CDC Interim Guidance for Clinicians on the Prevention and Treatment of Swine-Origin Influenza Virus Infection in Young Children (updated frequently)

CDC Interim Biosafety Guidance for All Individuals Handling Clinical Specimens or Isolates Containing 2009 – H1N1 Influenza A Virus (Novel H1N1), including Vaccine Strains - 08/15/09

CDC Interim Guidance—Pregnant Women and Swine Influenza: Considerations for Clinicians (updated frequently)

Texas  Clinician Guidance for Health Care Professionals

Interim Guidance for Cleaning Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Transport Vehicles during an Influenza Pandemic (flu.gov)

CDC Guidance For Clinicians and Public Health Professionals - (updated frequently)

CDC Interim Guidance on Antiviral Recommendations for Patients with Confirmed or Suspected Swine Influenza A (H1N1) Virus Infection and Close Contacts   (updated frequently)

Information For School Officials and Educators

School-Located Vaccination Planning Materials and Templates - 09/13/09

Texas DSHS  Guidance for State and Local Public Health Officials and School Administrators for School (K-12) Responses to Influenza during the 2009 – 2010 School Year with Texas Specific Notes from DSHS - 08/13/09

Letter to health educators on H1N1 from the Secretary of Health & Human Services and the Secretary of Education - 06/15/09

Resources for Child Care Programs, Schools, Colleges, and Universities (updated frequently)

Texas Education Agency's Swine Flu Information Site

Information for Galveston County schools regarding H1N1 - 09/04/09

Pandemic Flu Planning Resources

Information For The Business Community

Pandemic Flu panning resources for the workplace

Communicating with restaurant employees

Press Releases

Gov. Perry, State Officials: Texas is Prepared for H1N1 Flu Season - 08/24/09

STATEMENTS BY HHS SECRETARY KATHLEEN SEBELIUS AND DHS SECRETARY JANET NAPOLITANO ON WHO DECISION TO DECLARE NOVEL H1N1 VIRUS OUTBREAK A PANDEMIC  - 06/11/09

Second probable case of H1N1 in Galveston County - 05/07/09

First probable case of H1N1 in Galveston County - 05/06/09

THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION ANNOUNCE NEW GUIDANCE FOR COMMUNITIES ON SCHOOL CLOSURES AND THE H1N1 VIRUS - 05/05/09 Analysis of Novel Influenza A (H1N1) and Implications for school dismissal policy - 05/05/09

DSHS Issues ER Use Guidance - 05/05/09

Governor Perry Issues Disaster Proclamation for Swine Influenza - 04/29/09  Download a copy of the actual proclamation

Texas Reports Swine Flu in Child from Mexico City - 04/29/09

GCHD Guest Column - Planning for the possibility of influenza 04/29/09

White House Transcript on Swine Flu Press Briefing - 04/26/09

Gov. Perry Requests Additional Antiviral Medicines From CDC - 04/26/09

All Schools in Schertz District to Close - 04/26/09

School to Close, Other Flu Precautions Recommended - 04/25/09

Two Human Cases of Swine Flu Confirmed in Texas - 04/23/09

Health Alerts and Advisories

The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) will be coordinating the distribution of the novel H1N1 vaccine - 08-25-09

Galveston County Health Alert Advisory - 08-25-09

Galveston County Health Alert Advisory - 05-27-09

Galveston County Health Advisory - 05-22-09

CDC Health Alert -  05-07-09

CDC Health Alert -  05-06-09

Galveston County Health Advisory - 05-04-09

Publics Health recommendations for school closures and social gatherings - 05/01/09

Galveston County Health Advisory - 04-28-09

Galveston County Health Advisory - 04-27-09

Houston Area Health Alert Network Human Swine Influenza Investigation-Update - 04-26-09

Galveston County Health Advisory - 04-23-09

Miscellaneous

Novel Influenza virus Guidelines for Congregate Facilities

For Public Health Responders

Información en español http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/general_info.htm

Kurt Koopmann Public Information Officer Galveston County Health District (409) 938-2211 or (409) 392-0007 kkoopman@gchd.org