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H1N1/Swine Flu - For Media
News Releases
Local media? This is your resource for H1N1 swine flu/pandemic information.
Purpose
This web page will be updated frequently with important H1N1 swine flu information specific to local media.
Resources
- H1N1 Toolkit - educational posters, flyers and brochures in English and Spanish.
- H1N1/Swine Flu Website - information on what to do if ill, how to care for an ill family member, preparing for the fall and other helpful information.
- Images of H1N1 Influenza virus.
Real-Time Information Streams
The Salt Lake Valley Health Department is utilizing the following resources to communicate important H1N1 swine flu information and updates:
- H1N1/Swine Flu Email Alerts - sign up today to be the first to receive H1N1/swine flu alerts.
- Twitter (@slvhealthdept) - excellent resource for real-time news, information, advisories, updates and alerts.
- Facebook - features the latest H1N1/swine flu information.
Salt Lake Valley Health Department's Joint Information Center (JIC)
The Salt Lake Valley Health Department will be activating their JIC when needed this fall 2009. It is likely that both the Utah Department of Health and SLVHD's JICs will be operating at the same time.
When should media contact SLVHD's JIC?
- For information specific to Salt Lake County jurisdiction.
- To reach pertinent PIO contacts within the Salt Lake County jurisdiction (including schools, hospitals, cities, etc.)
Location: The SLVHD's JIC is located at the Salt Lake County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) at 3380 South 900 West, Salt Lake City.
Contact Information: Will be posted when applicable.