Monroe County H1N1 Influenza Update

Monroe County Executive Maggie Brooks and the County Department of Public Health are closely monitoring the current outbreak of H1N1 Influenza Virus; New cases of H1N1 Influenza Virus continue to be reported in most states, including New York. There have been 19 confirmed cases in Monroe County. Seasonal flu is still circulating in our community. The symptoms are the same. If you have symptoms of the flu (fever, body ache, etc), please contact your doctor to determine if you should be seen. The NYS Health Department has setup a toll-free information line @ 1.800.808.1987. You can also obtain more information by visiting the website for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

• Visit the NYS Department of Health Web Site
• Visit the Center for Disease Control and Prevention Web Site
• Click to Receive the Latest Public Health Alerts on Twitter