Be Smart About the Flu
Flu season is always a concern for parents and healthcare providers. This year, there’s an added worry: in addition to the seasonal flu (“regular” flu), the US is experiencing an outbreak of H1N1 flu (also called “swine flu”).
This Web site will provide you with clear, accurate information to help you and your family get through the flu season, including:
- Answers to frequently asked questions about the H1N1 vaccine
- How to care for your child if you think he has the flu (seasonal or H1N1), including when to see the doctor or go to the emergency room
- Advice on what to do if your child has a chronic health condition
- Information about the new visitor guidelines that are in place to help protect our patients during the winter viral season
- Materials from the CHOP Vaccine Education Center, including:
- Q and A on novel H1N1 and the vaccine
- information on the seasonal flu
- Hot Topics: thimerosal
- What you should know about thimerosal - English and Spanish
We will continue to add more information on the flu, so check back regularly. You can also call our Flu Hotline for the latest updates at 1-877-480-CHOP (2467).
Children and Flu: Fact and Fiction
This webcast was presented Friday, Sept. 25, by CHOP to help educate community pediatricians, schools and child care providers about the best triage and management of children with flu symptoms.
View the flu webcast »
For best results, download this webcast to your computer before viewing.
Contact Us
Call the Flu Hotline for the latest information about the flu
- 1-877-480-2467
- (1-877-480-CHOP)
