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AFDW updates 'Flu Info Line'

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AIR FORCE DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON --  Air Force District of Washington Airmen with questions or concerns about the H1N1 flu, can call the "Flu Info Line" at 240-857-7777 to speak to a medic. The "Flu Info Line" will be in service Monday thru Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. until further notice.

Both Bolling and Andrews Air Force bases have also stood up the base-wide "Straight Talk" line with information on where to go to get treatment for flu or flu-like symptoms.

ANDREWS AFB

The Andrews Straight Talk line has two numbers: (301) 981-5995) and (301) 981-2273. Callers to this number will hear the following information: If you have questions or concerns about the H1N1 flu, call the 'Flu Info Line' at 240-857-7777 to speak to a medic. The 'Flu Info Line' will be in service Monday thru Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. until further notice.

"The 'Flu Clinic' at Malcolm Grow is no longer open due to limited demand. If you are seeking treatment for the flu or flu-like symptoms, please call central appointments at 1-888-999-1212 to be seen by your PCM during normal duty hours. Emergency care is always available at the Malcolm Grow Emergency Department. Please call the 'Flu Info Line' before presenting for non-emergent care related to the flu."

BOLLING AFB

The Bolling Straight Talk line can be reached by dialing (202) 404-3422. Callers to this number will hear the following message:

"...If you are seeking treatment for flu or flu-like symptoms on Bolling, go directly to the Bolling Clinic front entrance, put on one of the protective masks provided, and report immediately to the front desk for assistance. Flu symptoms include fever greater than 100 degrees with sore throat, cough, stuffy nose, chills, headache and body aches and/or fatigue. The Bolling Clinic is operating under normal duty hours at this time. Please call the Flu Info Line before going to the Flu Clinic."

During the weekend, emergency care is available at the Malcolm Grow Emergency Department for Airmen and their families assigned to Bolling, Andrews or at other locations with the National Capital Region. Upon presentation to the Emergency Department, please immediately identify yourself as a patient possibly with "flu." Patients with non-emergency medical concerns should stay home and avoid contact with other people as much as possible over the weekend to keep from spreading your illness to others.

The Straight Talk lines will be updated with additional information as it becomes available.