Mobile: FAQs for FluDirect

Mobile: FAQs for FluDirect

FAQs for FluDirect

Questions



FAQs for FluDirect

Answers

  1. How much does the "Seasonal alerts" service cost?

    'Seasonal alerts' (Influenza levels) is a FREE service. However, standard text messaging rates or package deductions may apply. Check with your carrier for details of your messaging plan.

  2. How many messages will I receive in a week?

    Seasonal alerts are sent out once a week. An alert will be sent out on Saturdays at 8 am.

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  4. What type of information will I receive for Flu alerts?

    Flu alerts cover respiratory illnesses represented in the following eight indicators: cough, runny nose, nasal congestion, chest congestion, high fever, low fever and sore throat.

  5. Please explain what the text message indicators (eg. low, moderate, high) will mean to me and my family?

    LOW < 5% of the population is affected by respiratory illness
    MODERATE > 5% to < 10%
    HIGH > 10% to < 15%
    VERY HIGH > 15%


  6. Is it possible to get an alert on Flu activity daily?

    No. Flu data is collected ONCE A WEEK from a panel of physicians, pharmacists, representatives from nursing homes, schools and laboratories, based across the country. The data will be available on http://mobile.theweathernetwork.com within 24 hrs of collection.

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  8. Can I subscribe to the service directly from my phone without having to log onto The Weather Network website?

    Yes, you can. Simply text your city name followed by "FLU" and send the message to 2927 (2WARN)

  9. How can I unsubscribe?

    There are two ways to unsubscribe:

    — Reply STOP to any FLU alert message you receive.

    — Sign into your Subscription account at The Weather Network website and click on the "delete" button.

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