Hotline for questions about novel H1N1 influenza now available at DuPage County Health Department

Wed September 2, 2009

Hotline for questions about novel H1N1 influenza now available at DuPage County Health Department

Residents may call (630) 221-7600 on a 24/7 basis; updates also available via Twitter

A hotline for DuPage County residents with questions about novel H1N1 influenza has been opened by the DuPage County Health Department.

Residents may call (630) 221-7600. The hotline is available 24/7.

The health department is encouraging residents to increase their hygiene habits heading into flu season, including washing hands, covering coughs and staying home when sick.

Residents can now begin receiving updates on the novel H1N1 flu via Twitter, which is a real-time short messaging service that works over multiple networks and devices. Twitter can be accessed by an individual's computer or cell phone and it will let residents receive news and updates instantly. Those interested in receiving information via Twitter, but do not currently have an account, can sign up by visiting http://twitter.com/. Once an account is established, simply add "ProtectDuPage" (be sure to put both words together) to your list. It's that simple.

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