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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.
 

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