September 09, 2009 DHH Releases Fact Sheet Regarding Seasonal Flu Versus 2009 H1N1 Virus

BATON ROUGE, Sep 09, 2009 - The Louisiana Department of Health today released a fact sheet regarding the differences between the seasonal flu and the 2009 H1N1 virus. The fact sheet can be found at http://www.dhh.louisiana.gov/offices/publications/pubs-145/compareFlu_Facts.pdf. 

The document details risk groups associated with both forms of influenza, as well as details regarding the availability and distribution of vaccines for both viruses.

WHO: Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals

WHAT: Release of fact sheet detailing differences between seasonal influenza and the 2009 H1N1 virus

WHEN: Wednesday, September 9, 2009

The Louisiana Department of Health strives to protect and promote health statewide and to ensure access to medical, preventive and rehabilitative services for all state citizens. To learn more about LDH, visit http://www.dhh.louisiana.gov .