The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has declared a public health emergency in response to recent 2009 H1N1 influenza A (swine flu) outbreaks in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

The H1N1 influenza is shown in red.

In addition, UW Health leaders are in close communication with local, state and national public health officials to monitor the situation, review existing plans for managing infectious disease outbreaks and prepare for an effective response as the situation evolves.

Watch the Video - Swine Flu: What You Need to Know

On April 29, three of Wisconsin's leading minds on infectious disease teamed up to offer medical professionals and interested members of the public the facts they need to know about 2009 H1N1 Influenza A (swine flu).

Christopher Olsen, DVM, PhD, George Mejicano, MD, MS, and Dennis Maki, MD, of the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health presented Swine Flu: What You Need to Know at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health's Health Sciences Learning Center:

 Swine Flu: What You Need to Know

Information for Students

• H1N1 Influenza Symptoms Questionnaire
• Flu FAQ for Students
• University Health Services
• What You Can Do About the Flu (pdf)

Information for Faculty and Staff

UW School of Medicine and Public Health faculty and staff can find information about the H1N1 influenza through the U-Connect intranet. Search for "H1N1" to find influenza resources.