Family Physicians Taking Variety of Steps to Fight H1N1

Survey Shows Family Physicians Taking Variety of Steps to Fight H1N1 -- The American Academy of Family Physicians conducted a national survey which shows its members are arming their patients with the latest information needed to help lessen their risk of contracting the 2009 H1N1 A novel influenza virus. The results also show that family physicians are adapting their practices in order to continue delivering quality care this flu season.

H1N1 Preparedness Survey Executive Summary -- Results of the poll conducted by the AAFP.
(6-page PDF file; About PDFs)

FamilyDoctor.org H1N1 Resource Page -- An article from the AAFP's patient-oriented Web site outlining symptoms that help distinguish H1N1 influenza, who should get the H1N1 influenza vaccine, when medical attention is warranted, ways to alleviate symptoms and behavioral means of preventing infection.

Lori Heim, MD --  Dr. Heim is the President of the AAFP.

Headshot of Lori Heim, MD -- For use in media documents.