Naperville – Edward Hospital H1N1 Public Notice

Edward Hospital in Naperville sent out this notice regarding the H1N1virus. The following information is provided as a public service and is copied from their website and provides information about treatment  and DuPage and Will county resources.

Important Public Notice About the Flu
Current Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) guidelines for the H1N1 (swine) flu virus, generally healthy people with flu symptoms WILL NOT be tested or treated with drugs like Tamiflu in Emergency Departments or Immediate Care facilities.

The recommended primary treatment for flu is hydration and Tylenol or Ibuprofen for fever/discomfort.

The DuPage County Health Department’s Flu Hotline is (630) 221-7600.

H1N1 Vaccination Information
Edward is not offering the H1N1 vaccine.  The distribution of the H1N1 vaccination is a federal vaccination program. Your local county health department is currently administering the H1N1 vaccination.   Please click on the blue boxes to the right to learn more about how you can receive the H1N1 vaccination from your local health department.

For further information please contact a public health department. DuPage County flu hotline is 630-221-7600.  Will County Novel H1N1 line is 815-740-7624.  You can also visit DuPage County Health Department or the Will County Health Department web sites.

Please use the same precautions to protect yourself against the H1N1 virus as your would to protect yourself from getting the seasonal flu.

For additional information about the H1N1 vaccine or virus, please see the following links:

• H1N1 virus Q&A
• H1N1 vaccine Q&A
• H1N1 Home Care Instructions
• What Should Pregnant Women Know About 2009 H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu)?
• 2009 H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu) and Feeding your Baby: what parents should know
• People at high risk for flu complications

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