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What is Influenza (flu)?
The flu is a contagious respiratory
illness caused by influenza viruses. It
can cause mild to severe illness, and at
times can lead to death. The best way to
prevent the flu is by getting a flu
vaccination each year.
In the U.S., the peak flu season
typically
occurs anywhere from late December
through March; however, flu season can
last as late as May. Protect yourself
and your family by getting a flu shot.
Source:
Influenza Division, CDC.
Don’t Get
the Flu. Don’t Give the Flu. Get
Vaccinated!
To learn
more about the flu and what you can do
keep from getting it,
click here.
Flu Activity and Surveillance from
the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention.
Here are some useful website links
regarding the flu.
Situation Update
Novel H1N1 Situation Update
http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/update.htm
Schools and Higher Education
Preparing for the Flu: A Communication
Toolkit for Schools (Grades K-12)
http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/schools/toolkit/pdf/schoolflutoolkit.pdf
Preparing for the Flu: A Communication
Toolkit for Institutions of Higher
Education
http://www.flu.gov/plan/school/higheredtoolkit.pdf
Business and Employer Guidance
Federal Guidelines Encourage Employers to Plan Now for Upcoming
Influenza Season -
http://www.hhs.gov/news/press/2009pres/08/20090819a.html
Guidance for Businesses and Employers to
Plan and Respond to the 2009–10
Influenza Season
http://www.flu.gov/plan/workplaceplanning/guidance.html
EMS and 911 Personnel
http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/guidance_ems.htm
Calls and Call Centers
http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/callcenters.htm
Other
Community Settings
http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/guidance/exclusion.htm
Public Gatherings
http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/guidance/public_gatherings.htm
Facemask and Respirator Use
http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/masks.htm
Home Care Guidance
http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/guidance_homecare_directions.htm
Emergency Shelters
http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/guidance_homecare_directions.htm
Vaccination Planning
http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/vaccination/statelocal/
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