H1N1 (Swine Flu) Information for Patients and Visitors

The H1N1 virus has been diagnosed in Virginia, including a few cases in Thomas Jefferson Health District. As the traditional flu season approaches, the Medical Center is preparing for a potential increase in H1N1 cases. We will also be preparing to vaccinate patients against both seasonal flu and H1N1. If you would like more information about vaccinations, please contact your primary care physician. 

In order to help manage the spread of seasonal and H1N1 flu and provide more access for our patients, UVA has established the UVA Flu Screening Clinic to see adult patients with flu-like symptoms. 

The UVA Flu Screening Clinic is located at 1222 Jefferson Park Avenue. The clinic will remain open until 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 3. As of Nov. 4, the clinic is closed until further notice.

Additionally, we have established a flu hotline (243-7389 or 1-888-882-7990). This service will be available from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and is available to help provide answers to questions you might have regarding the flu and when and how to get treatment.

Both seasonal and H1N1 flu can be severe causing pneumonia and other complications and in rare circumstances even death.  Seek urgent medical care if you have the following emergency warning signs:

Emergency warning signs in adults include:

  • Fever of 100ºF (37.8°C) or higher for more than three days
  • Trouble breathing or shortness of breath
  • Bloody or colored sputum
  • Pain or pressure in chest or belly
  • Sudden dizziness
  • Confusion
  • Severe vomiting or vomiting that does not stop
  • Flu-like symptoms that get better then come back with fever and worse cough

Emergency warning signs in children include:

  • Fast breathing or trouble breathing
  • Blue or gray skin color
  • Not drinking enough fluids
  • Severe vomiting or vomiting that does not stop
  • Difficulty waking up
  • Being too irritable to be held
  • Little or no desire to play or interact
  • Lack of alertness
  • Flu-like symptoms get better then come back with fever and worse cough
  • Fever with a rash

More H1N1 information available at: