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Latest Information Regarding the Flu (H1N1) Outbreak
Call 2-1-1!
Tear Sheet: Tips for Taking Care of People with the FLU
Staying Healthy Everyday: Tips for Children: from sesamestreet.org/parents
FAQs regarding H1N1
Poll Survey Results H1N1
http://www.redcross.org/pandemicflu/ Red Cross link
http://www.texasflu.org Link to State of Texas information
http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
http://www.pandemicflu.gov/ One-Stop Access to U.S. Govenment H1N1
http://www.who.int/csr/disease/swineflu/en/index.html World Health Organization
http://www.hhs.gov/ U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
§ The Red Cross recommends storing a two-week supply of food, water and household necessities such as laundry detergent and toilet paper. A gallon of water per person per day should be stored in clean plastic containers. Family preparation steps should also include storing formula for infants, food for special nutritional needs, essential medicines and medical items, and extra food for pets.
§ Common sense basic public health practices should be followed. These include covering your cough/sneeze with a tissue, frequent hand-washing, visiting a doctor for flu-like symptoms and staying home when sick.
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