MN Department of Health hotline Minnesota
FluLine offers support and treatment options for people with possible symptoms
of influenza. Minnesotans with flu
symptoms can call toll-free line at 1-866-259-4655
People with
possible flu symptoms can call the Minnesota FluLine (MN FluLine) at
1-866-259-4655 for information and treatment options. Professionals will be
available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. People with limited English skills
will be connected with an interpreter. There is no charge for the call.
Saint Paul, County partners prepared for flu outbreak
On April 26, the federal government declared a public health emergency as a result of several confirmed cases of the H1N1 Novel Influenza virus – commonly called the “swine flu” – in the United States. This declaration is described as "standard operating procedure" to free up federal resources to combat the virus.
There have been confirmed cases of H1N1 Novel Flu in Saint Paul, as well as greater Minnesota. There are currently no restrictions on any activities, indoors or outdoors, that could affect schools, festivals, or other public gatherings.
What is the City of Saint Paul doing?
The City of Saint Paul has been actively preparing for the potential of a flu pandemic for years. The current H1N1 Novel Flu outbreak has not been declared a pandemic, but plans and procedures are in place to ensure an effective response as the situation progresses. Saint Paul and RamseyCounty officials are in regular contact with the Minnesota Department of Health.
Saint Paul-Ramsey County Public Health updates information on its website frequently and contains links to state and national resources on the flu outbreak. In addition, the department provides immediate updates to followers on Twitter: follow “HealthyRamsey” at http://twitter.com/healthyramsey.
Additional information may be found on the following websites:
The most important thing you can do is take basic precautions to avoid contracting and spreading the flu virus:
Cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing.
Wash your hands often and avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.
If you are sick, stay home. Avoid close contact with others who are sick.
Stay healthy. Get plenty of sleep, be physically active, manage your stress, drink plenty of fluids, and eat nutritious food.
If you become ill with flu-like symptoms including fever, body aches, runny nose, sore throat, nausea, vomiting or diarrhea and have recently visited a location where influenza cases have been confirmed, you may wish to contact a physician, particularly if you are worried about your symptoms. If you do not have a health care provider, call United Way First Call for Help at 211 or (651) 291-0211 from your cell phone.
