Online Chat About H1N1

Andrew Nowalk, MD, PhD Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases

Questions about the H1N1 flu vs. seasonal flu? Not sure if your child is sick enough to call the doctor? 

If you have these or other questions about H1N1, join Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC’s live online chat from 2 to 2:30 p.m. this Friday, Nov. 6. Dr. Andrew Nowalk from the Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases at Children’s Hospital will answer your questions about H1N1.

The chat begins at 2 p.m., but questions will be accepted starting at 1:30 p.m.

Time is limited. Depending on volume, not all questions may be answered. Questions of a similar nature may be grouped together. Questions with inappropriate language or subject matter will not be considered. All questions and answers will be visible on a real-time basis. However, like all online chat services, users will experience a lag while a response is being composed.

DISCLAIMER: Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC's Online Chat is intended to be a resource for general questions about H1N1 (swine flu). Any information provided is given without actual knowledge of the medical status, allergies, or other medications taken by you or your child. The information provided should never be used as a replacement for direct and specific consultation with a physician or pharmacist. You should contact or see a professional health care provider if you have any specific questions about your child's medical condition, medication or possible drug reactions.

Instructions
Submit your question in 3 easy steps:
•    Type your screen name in the text area below.
•    Click "Connect".
•    Type your question in the text box provided at the bottom of the screen.

Please note:
Java 1.6.0 is needed for the chat to run optimally on your computer.
Do not refresh your screen during the chat session or you will be logged off the session.
The chat is limited to 500 participants. If 500 participants already are logged in, you may get an error message.