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On June 11, 2009, the World Health Organization (WHO) raised the worldwide pandemic alert level to Phase 6 in response to the ongoing global spread of the novel influenza A (H1N1) virus. A Phase 6 designation indicates that a global pandemic is underway.  Read more about pandemic preparedness...

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) confirms that human cases of the 2009 H1N1 flu virus have been identified in Kansas  Read more...

See a map of confirmed H1N1 Flu infections in the U.S.

News from K-State Research and Extension

• H1N1 Flu Not Found in U.S. Swine Herds
• Kansas State University Scientists Shed Light on Myths Surrounding H1N1 Virus

Veterinarian Steve Dritz discusses what hog producers and the swine industry are doing.		Microbiologist Juergen Richt explains the nature of H1N1 influenza.

•  Watch the April 29 K-State News Conference on H1N1 Flu

From K-State's Lafene Health Center

• H1N1 Flu Information
  NOTE: Kansas State University also has set up a temporary hotline to address this topic. The number is 785-532-7233, or 785-532-SAFE.
  

 From the Kansas Dept. of Health and Environment: 

• Questions & Answers about H1N1 Influenza
• Six Things Every Kansan Should Know About H1N1 Flu Virus

 From the Centers for Disease Control (CDC)

• Considerations for Businesses and Employers
• Information on H1N1 flu
  En espanol: Informacion en la gripa H1N1
• Things you can do
  En espanol: Cosas que usted puede hacer

 From the American Red Cross: Home Care

• Guidelines During a Pandemic Flu (.pdf)
• Home Care During a Pandemic Flu (.pdf) 
• Facts about Flu (.pdf)

• Information on H1N1 Flu

 From the Kansas Pork Association

• INFLUENZA: Pigs, People and Public Health