Swine Flu Update -Illinois Hotline Begins May 2

A new Illinois flu hotline begins operation today, May 2, to answer basic, non-medical questions related to the outbreak of the H1N1 virus (a.k.a Swine flu) in Illinois. The numbers are 866-848-2094 (English) and 866-241-2138 (Spanish). The lines will operate from 6 a.m.- 10 p.m. daily. There is also a new Illinois website http://www.ready.illinois.gov/ tracking flu-related issues.