Swine Flu Florida

Swine Flu, more accurately known as H1N1 influenza has re-emerged in Florida since children return to school in the fall of 2009. This page has information and resources you can use to stay informed about swine flu in Florida.

On September 19, 2009, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida stated that it would cover swine flu vaccines for all members, whether or not their plan included a vaccine benefit.http://www.bradenton.com/news/local/story/1716355.html

Some Florida counties have issued a call for volunteers to assist with giving vaccinations.http://www.cfnews13.com/Health/YourHealth/2009/8/21/volunteer_to_give_swine_flu_shots.html

"Everybody needs to plan...What is going to happen if a family member gets sick or if you’re a business and half your staff gets sick? What is your plan of action? What are you going to do to respond or sustain your business or how are you going to be able to take care of your kids or yourself if you’re not able to go to work or school? So these are things you need to be thinking about and planning about now, and not when you actually get sick."- Sheri Hutchinson, Lake County Florida health Directorhttp://www.cfnews13.com/Health/YourHealth/2009/8/21/volunteer_to_give_swine_flu_shots.html