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SWINE FLU (H1N1) SERIOUS SITUATION
Apr 29, 2009
Good time for families, businesses and organizations to review and update preparedness plans
- Include face masks in your preparedness kit.
- Stocking extra food, water and supplies will reduce need to go out should the Swine Flu (H1N1) become more widespread.
- American Red Cross recommends storing a two-week supply of food and household necessities (detergent, toilet paper, etc.).
- A gallon of water per person per day should be stored in clean plastic containers.
- Include storing formula for infants, medications and extra pet food.
- American Red Cross closely monitoring this developing situation
- Contact www.cdc.gov or call 1-800-CDC-INFO for more information
PUBLIC HEALTH PRACTICES
➢ Cover your cough/sneeze with a tissue.
➢ Frequent hand washing
➢ Visit a doctor for flu-like symptoms.
➢ Stay home when sick.
An excellent handout on influenza is posted here to print in English or Spanish. Feel free to distribute these in your neighborhood, church or workplace.
