H1N1 (Flu) Information

H1N1 flu vaccine clinics

SDHD Resources

 H1N1 Influenza What You Need to Know about the "nasal spray vaccine"

 H1N1 Influenza What You Need to Know about the "flu shot"

 Keeping Children & Teens Home with Flu

 Important Information About H1N1 High Risk Groups

 Your Health Is in Your Hands

 Parents Guide to the Flu

 The Flu and You...

 Mothers and Caregivers get Vaccinated

H1N1 INFLUENZA HEALTH ALERT

 This letter is a sample letter for (PARENTS) to tell you about and help you prepare for potential Pandemic H1N1 2009 influenza (swine flu) cases in our schools.

 This letter is a sample letter for (STAFF) to tell you about and help you prepare for potential Pandemic H1N1 2009 influenza (swine flu) cases in our schools.

 Recommendations for Idaho Physicians and Other Healthcare Providers - UPDATED 4-29-2009

H1N1 Flu Resources

Flu.gov

PANFLUIdaho.org

Flu Tracker - Tracking the progress of H1N1 swine flu

Idaho Department of Health and Welfare H1N1 Information

Update on School (K - 12) and Childcare Facilities: Interim CDC Guidance in Response to Human Infections with the Novel Influenza A (H1N1) Virus

Center For Disease Control and Prevention

• S-OIV H1N1 Influenza (Flu) Main Page
• S-OIV H1N1 Influenza (Flu) Main Page Spanish
• Information
• Investigation
• Things You Can Do
• What's New on the S-OIV H1N1 Flu Site

Additional Resources from the CDC

• What Should Pregnant Women Know About 2009 H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu)?
• Preparing for the Flu: A Communication Toolkit for Schools (Grades K-12)
• CDC Guidance for State and Local Public Health Officials and School Administrators
• Technical Report for State and Local Public Health Officials and School Administrators on CDC Guidance
• Preparing for the Flu: A Communication Toolkit for Businesses and Employers
• Guidance for Businesses and Employers to Plan and Respond to the 2009 - 2010 Influenza Season

World Health Organization

• S-OIV H1N1 Influenza (Flu) Main Page
• S-OIV H1N1 influenza frequently asked questions [pdf 41kb]
• Director-General's statement
• S-OIV H1N1 influenza questions and answers [pdf 188kb]

Preventing the Flu: Good Health Habits Can Help Stop Germs

The single best way to prevent seasonal flu is to get vaccinated each year, but good health habits like covering your cough and washing your hands often can help stop the spread of germs and prevent respiratory illnesses like the flu. There also are flu antiviral drugs that can be used to treat and prevent the flu.

1. Avoid close contact.

Avoid close contact with people who are sick. When you are sick, keep your distance from others to protect them from getting sick too.

2. Stay home when you are sick.

If possible, stay home from work, school, and errands when you are sick. You will help prevent others from catching your illness.

3. Cover your mouth and nose.

Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing. It may prevent those around you from getting sick.

4. Clean your hands.

Washing your hands often will help protect you from germs.

5. Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.

Germs are often spread when a person touches something that is contaminated with germs and then touches his or her eyes, nose, or mouth.

6. Practice other good health habits.

Get plenty of sleep, be physically active, manage your stress, drink plenty of fluids, and eat nutritious food.

Printable Materials for Promoting Good Health Habits

• Cover Your Cough
• Be a Germ Stopper: Healthy Habits Keep You Well
• Flu Prevention Toolkit: Real People. Real Solutions
• Stopping the Spread of Germs at Home, Work & School

Information Source: Center For Disease Control and Prevention