H1N1 informational hotline: (573) 884-9898

Mo DHSS Flu Hotline number 877-358-4141. This is available to the public and medical providers 24/7.

January 21, 2010

Healthy for Life, T.E. Atkins University of Missouri Wellness Program and the Columbia/Boone County Department of Public Health and Human Services will offer free H1N1 vaccines to all MU faculty, staff, family members and students.

The clinics will be held:

·        From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 25 in Memorial Union's Stotler Lounge on the MU campus

·        From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 29 in Memorial Union's Stotler Lounge on the MU campus

January 12, 2010

January 10-16, 2010, is designated National Influenza Vaccination Week. This week is a national observance that was established to highlight the importance of continuing influenza vaccination, as well as fostering greater use of flu vaccine after the holiday season into January and beyond. http://www.pandemicflu.gov/news/nivw.html

December 14, 2009

The Columbia/Boone County Department of Public Health and Human Services is offering free H1N1 vaccine to all Boone County residents on a walk-in basis at the health department clinic.  Click here to learn more about clinic hours and details.

December 9, 2009

The Columbia/Boone County Department of Public Health and Human Services will offer free H1N1 vaccine to all Boone County residents at a public clinic on Saturday, Dec. 12.  Click here to learn more about clinic hours and details.

December 8, 2009

Michael Cooperstock, M.D., an infectious disease specialist at University of Missouri Health Care provides a situational update on the H1N1 virus:

During November and early December, 2009 H1N1 influenza cases have decreased sharply in our area and across the country, although there continues to be a few cases. Additionally, a small number of seasonal influenza cases also have been found, mostly of the influenza B strain.

As winter arrives, 2009 H1N1 flu could return, or one or more of the seasonal influenza strains could become more epidemic, as in past years. It continues to be important for people to be immunized against both 2009 H1N1 and seasonal flu. Supplies of both the shot and nose spray for both vaccines now are much more widely available than they were a few weeks ago.

November 12, 2009

The Columbia/Boone County Department of Public Health and Human Services will offer free H1N1 vaccine at a public clinic on Friday, Nov. 13.  Click here to learn more about clinic hours and priority groups eligible to receive the vaccine.

November 6, 2009

The Columbia/Boone County Department of Public Health and Human Services announces new opportunities to receive the H1N1 vaccination.  Click here to learn more about clinic hours and priority groups eligible to receive the vaccine.

November 3, 2009

The Columbia/Boone County Department of Public Health and Human Services is offering opportunities for pregnant women and children age 5-18 with chronic medical conditions to receive the H1N1 vaccine. Click here for more information about the health department's H1N1 vaccination program.

October 27, 2009

H1N1 resources available
MU Health Care provides resources about what you should do if you think you have the flu and the types of drugs that treat the flu at our H1N1 Resources Web page.

The H1N1 flu self-evaluation Web site will help you understand the flu symptoms you or your family member may be having so that you can make your own health decisions.

Frequently asked questions about H1N1
MU Health Care infectious disease experts and emergency planners have provided updated answers to commonly asked questions concerning the novel H1N1 (swine flu) virus.

September 21, 2009

H1N1 informational hotline established
University of Missouri Health Care has developed an informational hotline about H1N1 influenza, available at (573) 884-9898. The automated message includes options for people to hear information about

Callers may also choose to speak with a Health Connect 24 nurse after business hours if they have questions.

September 8, 2009

There are many steps you can take to protect yourself from getting the flu. University of Missouri Health Care provides advice for staying healthy with this poster.

September 4, 2009

University of Missouri Health Care press release issued
Anticipating that the fall flu season may bring an influx of patients with two types of flu - seasonal influenza and the novel H1N1 strain - MU Health Care infectious diseases specialists are meeting weekly to ensure adequate beds, staff, anti-flu medications and flu vaccines are available. To read more, please click here.

September 3, 2009

In an effort to prepare you and your family for an influenza pandemic, MU Health Care offers an individual flu-planning checklist. This checklist will help you gather the information and resources you may need to lessen the impact of influenza on you and your family.

September 1, 2009

Novel H1N1 virus is present at the University of Missouri. The severity appears to be relatively mild, comparable to the seasonal influenza that occurs every winter. University of Missouri Health Care officials and emergency planners continue to monitor developing events associated with novel H1N1 influenza. Emergency plans for responding to pandemic flu and infectious disease outbreaks exist, and these plans are continually updated to respond to any contingencies that may result from this event.

Frequently asked questions about H1N1
MU Health Care infectious disease experts and emergency planners have provided answers to commonly asked questions concerning the novel H1N1 (swine flu) virus.

H1N1 flu letters to campus community
University of Missouri Chancellor Brady Deaton, in consultation with the Student Health Center and MU Health Care, emailed all MU students and employees related to the H1N1 influenza that is present on the campus.

Letter to students

Letter to faculty

August 21, 2009

Novel H1N1 Flu
MU campus health officials and emergency planners continue to monitor developing events associated with novel H1N1 influenza. Over the summer, University Hospital, which serves central Missouri, has typically seen 8-12 cases per week of influenza-like illness. There have been few reports of influenza-like illness at Student Health Services.
Because new information may become available at any time, we encourage you to visit this site frequently for further updates.

For up-to-date state and national information and guidelines, please visit

Missouri DHSS Latest Information on the H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu)
Missouri DHSS H1N1 Flu Information for Medical Professionals
PandemicFlu.gov Individuals and Families Planning