(reposted from Oklahoma State Health Dept.)

For Release: October 5, 2009
Contact: Pamela Williams                                    
Office of Communications                                    
405/271-5601

State Health Department Activates H1N1 Hotline

The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) announced today that it has established a statewide, toll-free hotline for Oklahomans who have questions about the new H1N1 influenza, or “swine flu.”

 The toll-free number is 1-866-278-7134.

Phones will be answered from 8 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday. Hours of operation may be expanded if necessary.

Additional information on H1N1 influenza is available by visiting the OSDH Web site at www.health.ok.gov or www.flu.gov, or by calling your local county health department.

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