Get the basic facts that you and your family need to know about seasonal influenza and 2009 H1N1 influenza (swine flu).

The 2009 H1N1 (swine flu) vaccine is now available in most communities for those who wish to receive it.

View the latest information about the flu activity level in Kentucky or see guidance provided to schools and child care programs on how to respond to the swine flu pandemic. If you have other questions, please contact your local health department or a health care provider.

Get the latest guidance for clinicians in Kentucky, and across the nation, related to the current 2009 H1N1 (swine flu) pandemic.

See the key points for Kentucky health care providers about 2009 H1N1 and related treatment issues.

Find out more about how schools, child care organizations and businesses should respond to the ongoing outbreak.

Find out what the Kentucky Department for Public Health and Cabinet for Health and Family Services are doing to protect the health and safety of Kentuckians during the 2009 H1N1 (swine flu) pandemic, and from other health threats.

Learn more about the Governor's Influenza Pandemic Summit and view presentations.

Find Kentucky Outreach and Information Network alerts, download materials, or visit these related Web sites.

The Kentucky Health Alerts Web site is maintained by the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to provide a one-stop source connecting Kentuckians to the latest information about 2009 H1N1 influenza, also called swine flu, and other breaking health threats.

In addition to information for the general public, the site also provides the latest news for health professionals, schools and child care agencies, businesses and the media.

The level of flu activity in Kentucky will be updated every Tuesday. Other news and alerts will be added to the site as the situation develops, so please check back frequently for the latest information. 

Learn more about public health preparedness in Kentucky.