FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

August  24, 2009

CONTACT:  DOH Communications Office 

850-245-4111

MEDIA ADVISORY

The Florida Department of Health will be launching a toll-free number to provide  public health information and updates on H1N1 Swine flu.  The information line will be available from 8 AM to 8 PM Eastern, 7 days a week.  Information is available in English, Spanish and Creole.

Details are as follows:

Time:  8 a.m.  to 8 p.m. daily, beginning Monday, August 24, 2009 

Telephone Number: 877-352-3581