The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services is
announcing the activation of New Hampshire’s H1N1 Flu Public
Inquiry Line.  DHHS is urging residents with questions about
the H1N1 influenza virus, the H1N1 vaccine, and any other
questions related to H1N1 to contact 2-1-1 NH by dialing 2-1-1.

“People have questions about the H1N1 virus and the status of
the supply of H1N1 vaccine. We are activating the public inquiry
line because we want to be sure people have access to good
information and are taking the proper steps to prevent the
spread of the virus,” said Gov. John Lynch.

“We understand that people are concerned about H1N1,
particularly with the delay in vaccines being made and
shipped from private manufacturers. But we want to assure the
public that the vaccine will be coming,” said DHHS Public
Health Director Dr. José Montero.  “We want to encourage
everyone, in the absence of the vaccine, to take common sense
preventative measures to avoid becoming sick with H1N1 or
any other illness.  This includes washing your hands frequently,
covering your mouth when you cough or sneeze, and staying home
from work or school if you are sick.”  

DHHS has been working with 2-1-1 NH, (a program of United Ways
of NH in partnership with Public Service of NH, The State of NH
and Exeter Hospital) to be ready to respond as the State’s public
inquiry line for all questions regarding H1N1 influenza. 
Initially the public inquiry line will be open for H1N1 related
questions from 8 am – 5 pm Monday through Friday. 

For more information on H1N1 flu, visit www.dhhs.nh.gov or
the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) at
www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu.