State has Swine Flu Information call line

The Hawai‘i State Department of Health (DOH) has set up a new Swine Flu Information Line at (866)767-5044, where the public can call to get up-to-date facts on swine influenza.

The Swine Flu Information Line is toll-free and staffed by trained professionals who will answer questions from Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and on weekends from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

The call center staff consists of professionals who have been trained in public health emergency service information. In addition, recorded messages (updated daily at 7 a.m.) are accessible seven days a week, 24 hours a day.