[Sarasota] Public invited to Town Hall on H1N1 and seasonal flu preparations

[H1N1 (swine) flu community forum planned for 3 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 14 at the Sarasota County Administration Center Commission Chambers, 1660 Ringling Blvd. in Sarasota.]

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The forum is open to the public and will be broadcast on Comcast 19, Verizon 32, and online at www.scgov.net.

Citizens can ask questions during the broadcast by e-mail at communityconnections@scgov.net or call 941-861-2255.

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Sarasota County Health Department | Florida Department of Health scgov.net | 941.861.5000 | TV 19

Sept. 2, 2009

Media contacts: Dianne Shipley, 941-861-2852; cell 941-302-1058; dianne_shipley@doh.state.us
Crystal Pruitt, 941-861-5900; cell 941-650-0695; cpruitt@scgov.net

Media Note: There will be an opportunity for interviews with panelists

Public invited to Town Hall on H1N1 and seasonal flu preparations

Sarasota County and the Sarasota County Health Department will hold a community-wide forum to provide prevention tips and information about the H1N1 virus and seasonal flu.

When: 3 p.m. Monday, Sept. 14.

Where: Sarasota County Administration Building: 1660 Ringling Boulevard, first floor County Commission Chamber

A panel of local experts will address the following topics:

· What to do if you get flu-like symptoms.

· When to seek emergency care.

· Caring for a sick person in your home.

· What pregnant women should know.

· Precautions and preparations at home, school, work and in your neighborhood.

· H1N1 and seasonal flu vaccinations.

This forum is open to the public and will be broadcast on Comcast 19, Verizon 32, and online at www.scgov.net.

Citizens can ask questions during the broadcast by e-mail at communityconnections@scgov.net or call 941-861-2255.

For more information about the Town Hall meeting, call the Sarasota County Call Center at 941-861-5000 or visit www.scgov.net.