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H1N1 Flu Information and Resources

With growing concern about the H1N1 virus, information is available from a variety of resources. Basic steps to prevent the flu include:

• Encourage family, friends and co-workers to get the annual flu vaccine
• Continue to be aware of facts about the H1N1 flu
• To address potential staffing concerns, encourage friends and co-workers to think about developing contingency plans if family members become ill
• Wash your hands frequently and/or have hand gel easily assessible
• If your feeling under the weather, cover your cough with your sleeve, not your hand
• If you have a fever, stay home for at least 24 hours after the fever has ended

Centers for Disease Control (CDC)

Each week CDC analyzes information about influenza disease activity in the United States and publishes findings of key flu indicators. On Twitter, follow the CDC: @CDCEmergency and @CDCFlu.

Flu.gov

One-stop access to U.S. Government H1N1, avian, and pandemic flu information.

Illinois Department of Public Health

Offers printable materials and public service announcements as well as updates on the flu situation in Illinois.

Pandemic Planning

Visit ALA's site for guidance on pandemic planning.

Preparing for the Flu

Informational toolkit for public libraries from the New York State Library.