Resources
24-hour flu hotline now available
The Illinois Department of Public Health and Illinois Poison Center are working together answer Illiois residents' about the flu. The Illinois State Public Health Director says the new hotline can help callers determine when to see a doctor or if emergency treatment is needed among other flu-related issues. The 24-hour hotline has both English and Spanish-language lines. The flu hotline is (866) 848-2094 for English and (866)241-2138 for Spanish.
Fermilab's H1N1 video
Fermilab Medical Director Brian Svazas explains how to prevent catching or spreading the flu and what to do if you get it. Watch the video via the VMS video link page.
Sick leave:
Fermilab's interim sick leave information
Fermilab's traditional sick leave policy (employees only)
Fill out and submit Fermilab's advance leave agreement form to make sure you get paid when you need to stay home due to the flu, even when you run out of leave time.
Fermilab Today articles about H1N1:
Nov. 16, 2009: H1N1 slowdown doesn't mean threat is over
http://www.fnal.gov/pub/today/archive_2009/today09-11-16.html
Oct. 29, 2009: Flu reporting goes digital
http://www.fnal.gov/pub/today/archive_2009/today09-10-29.html
Oct. 20, 2009: Frequently asked questions about sick leave for H1N1
http://www.fnal.gov/pub/today/archive_2009/today09-10-20.html
Oct. 19, 2009: Protect yourself for the flu season
http://www.fnal.gov/pub/today/archive_2009/today09-10-19.html
Sept. 9, 2009: Preparing for flu season
http://www.fnal.gov/pub/today/archive_2009/today09-09-09.html
August 31, 2009: Preparing for flu season
http://www.fnal.gov/pub/today/archive_2009/today09-09-09.html
August 26, 2009: Fall influenza preparation
http://www.fnal.gov/pub/today/archive_2009/today09-08-26.html
June 16, 2009: H1N1 flu alert level rises, but no need to panic
http://www.fnal.gov/pub/today/archive_2009/today09-06-16.html
May 22, 2009: H1N1 flu precautions still needed at work, home
http://www.fnal.gov/pub/today/archive_2009/today09-05-22.html
May 6, 2009: H1N1 influenza Q&A now available:
http://www.fnal.gov/pub/today/archive_2009/today09-05-06.html
May 4, 2009: H1N1 Swine flu’s new name
http://www.fnal.gov/pub/today/archive_2009/today09-05-04.html
May 1, 2009: Influenza (flu) update:
http://www.fnal.gov/pub/today/archive_2009/today09-05-01.html
Government Web sites:
CDC flu Web page:
http://www.cdc.gov/flu
US government Web page on pandemic influenza and avian influenza:
http://www.pandemicflu.gov/
Department of Energy pandemic influenza information and guidance:
http://www.hss.energy.gov/HealthSafety/pandemic.html
Illinois Department of Public Health flu page:
http://www.idph.state.il.us/h1n1_flu/
Chicago and Suburban County Health Departments Flu Web pages:
Kane County Health Department H1N1 flu info:
http://www.kanehealth.com/h1n1_flu.htm
DuPage County Health Department H1N1 Virus:
http://www.dupagehealth.org/swineflu/
Cook County Department of Public Health:
http://www.cookcountypublichealth.org/swine_flu
Lake County Health Department/Community Health Center:
http://www.lakecountyil.gov/Health/H1N1.htm
Kendall County Health Department:
http://health.co.kendall.il.us/
DeKalb County Board of Health:
http://www.dekalbhealth.net/Temp/H1N1-Flu.html
Illinois flu shot locator and other flu information:
http://www.flu.gov/professional/states/illinois.html
Personnel Resources:
Fermilab’s Medical Office
MS 204
Phone: (630) 840-3232
Employee Assistance Program:
Wednesday and Fridays from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. - call x3591
Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays and after hours call EAP at (800) 843-1327 or visit www.horizoncarelink.com