You have a role in protecting yourself and your
family.
Stay informed. We will provide additional information as it becomes
available.
Take these everyday steps to protect your health:
If you are sick, do not go to work or school.
Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you
cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.
Wash your hands often and thoroughly with soap and water,
especially after coughing or sneezing. Alcohol-based hand cleaners
are also effective.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth. Germs spread
this way.
Try to avoid close contact with sick people.
Follow public health advice regarding school closures,
avoiding crowds, and other social distancing measures.
If you don’t have one yet, consider developing a family emergency plan
as a precaution. This should include storing a supply of extra food,
medicines, facemasks, and other essential supplies.
There is no vaccine available right now to
protect against this virus, but the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention (CDC) has begun the process
of developing a vaccine.
As mentioned before, we do have antiviral
medications in our arsenal against flu.
Swine Flu Video Podcast: In this video, Dr. Joe Bresee, with the
CDC Influenza Division, describes swine flu - its signs and symptoms,
how it's transmitted, medicines to treat it, steps people can take to
protect themselves from it, and what people should do if they become
ill.
http://www2a.cdc.gov/podcasts/player.asp?f=11226
Clean Hands Saves Lives: Keeping hands clean is one of the most
important steps we can take to avoid getting sick and spreading germs to
others.
http://www.cdc.gov/cleanhands/
