Influenza A(H1N1)- Warden Message (Oct 29, 2009)
Influenza A(H1N1)- Warden Message
U.S. Embassy Asuncion, Paraguay
October 29, 2009
This Warden Message alerts U.S. citizens to the latest information regarding human cases of 2009-H1N1 influenza, sometimes referred to as novel H1N1 or swine flu.
If you are quarantined or placed in isolation due to 2009- H1N1 influenza, please contact the consulate at the number below and let us know, so we can monitor your situation. However, please be aware that the Consulate cannot demand your immediate release if you have been detained or quarantined in accordance with local public health and legal authorities.
Due to legal restrictions and a lack of sufficient resources, the Consulate is not in a position to provide private citizens with pandemic-related supplies, medications or medical treatment, including vaccines, and cannot provide specific medical advice. Questions and concerns about influenza or other illnesses should be directed to a medical professional. A list of local hospitals and doctors can be found on our website.
For more information on how to prepare for a severe pandemic, please see the State Department "Pandemic Influenza Fact Sheet" and "Options During a Pandemic" flyer located on www.travel.state.gov. Detailed information about 2009-H1N1 influenza can be found on the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website at http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/, the U.S. Government's federal influenza website at http://www.flu.gov, and the World Health Organization website at http://www.who.int/csr/disease/swineflu/en/index.html.
U.S. citizens residing or traveling in Paraguay are encouraged to register with the Consulate through the State Department's travel registration website, https://travelregistration.state.gov/ibrs/ui/, to obtain updated travel and security information. U.S. citizens without Internet access may register directly with the Consulate. Registration is important; it allows the Consulate and the State Department to assist you in an emergency.
The U.S. Embassy is located at 1776 Mariscal Lopez Avenue, Asuncion, Paraguay.
Tel. 595-21-213-715.
Fax 595-21-228-603.
E-mail: ParaguayConsular@state.gov.