H1N1 Influenza Information
There is currently a world pandemic of the H1N1 Virus. This is an influenza virus.
It is very contagious and can make you very ill.A vaccination for H1N1 is now available,
but supplies may remain limited for some time. In addition, few of us have any immunity
from previous exposures to H1N1.
H1N1 can spread when an infected person coughs and sneezes and spreads germs through
the air or onto surfaces that other people may touch. H1N1 virus is not transmitted
by eating pork products. The information below will help you learn how to avoid
getting sick and how to prevent any further spread of the disease.
For questions about the H1N1 influenza virus and the H1N1 vaccine you can call the
Polk County H1N1 influenza information phone line, 515-323-5330.
H1N1 Videos
H1N1 Weekly Briefings (audio and text)
Polk County’s
H1N1 Vaccination Strategy
Isolation and Quarantine
Information
Medical Volunteers—we need YOU
k-12 H1N1 toolkit
H1N1 Influenza Vaccination Schedule
H1N1 influenza information phone line, 515-323-5330
H1N1 Influenza Information and Releases
From the CDC
From the FDA
Emergency Responders
Medical Provider
Information in other languages