H1N1 Flue (Swine Flue) Information:   

As part of California Department of Public Health's (CDPH) efforts to provide updated information to Californians on what they can do to protect themselves and their families from the swine flu outbreak, CDPH has activated a toll-free H1N1 (swine flu) hotline in English and Spanish. Assistance in other languages is also available. The phone number is 1-888-865-0564 and the hotline is available Monday through Friday, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., and on weekends from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

You can also call the Public Health Information Line (PHIL) at 805-788-2903 which will provide updated information in both English and Spanish.

For more information, please go to the Public Health Department's H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu) webpage at http://www.slocounty.ca.gov/health/publichealth/swineflu.htm   

Lake Nacimiento Fish Advisory:

The Public Health Department would like the public to be aware of the Safe Eating Guidelines for fish taken from Lake Nacimiento. Most types of fish from Lake Nacimiento contain high levels of mercury, due to mercury in the sediment in some areas of the lake. The County Public Health Department provides recommendations to reduce the risks from exposure to methylmercury in fish from the entire lake, including the Narrows.    Posted May 13, 2009.  This advisory will remain in effect until otherwise noted.

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