CDC (Centers for Disease Control & Prevention) - Flu Information, Resources & Updates
website - www.flu.gov
Flu Information and Resources
- Vaccine and Vaccine Development
- Flu Prevention Video PSA Contest
- Guidance:
- H1N1 Flu Summit (July 9, 2009)
- Community Strategy for Pandemic Influenza Mitigation
- Pandemic Influenza Preparedness, Response, and Recovery Guide for Critical Infrastructure and Key Resources
- HHS Pandemic Plan
... much more on CDC Flu website - www.flu.gov
North Carolina Resources
NC Division of Public Health - Seasonal Flu and Novel H1N1 Flu.
website - http://www.flu.ncdhhs.gov/epi/gcdc/flu.html
Influenza, also known as the flu, is a contagious respiratory disease caused by viruses. There are several varieties of flu. Currently, North Carolina
has both seasonal flu and H1N1 flu cases.... (more on website - http://www.flu.ncdhhs.gov/epi/gcdc/flu.html)
NC Division of Public Health - H1N1 Flu
website - www.flu.nc.gov
What do I need to know and do?
- H1N1 Flu: What do I need to know and do? (PDF, 800 KB) (Spanish) (PDF, 759 KB)
H1N1 influenza is a contagious respiratory illness caused by a new strain of flu virus. In June 2009, H1N1 was declared a pandemic, which means it is everywhere in the world.
Flu viruses spread mainly from person to person through coughing or sneezing. Sometimes people may catch flu by touching something infected with the virus and then touching their mouth or nose. There are several things you can do to prevent catching or spreading H1N1 or seasonal flu (see below). And, if you do get sick with flu, take antiviral medicines if your doctor prescribes them.... (more on website - www.flu.nc.gov )
Last Updated on Wednesday, 04 November 2009 01:24