Posts Tagged ‘flu prevention’

Swine Flu Prevention, My Personal Top Ten!!!

// April 26th, 2009 // No Comments » // briefings, prevention, tips

wash your hands

wash your hands


#1. Handwashing: one of the most important aspects of preventing the influenza virus from spreading. As well prevention from getting the virus.

#2. Do not cover your coughs and sneezes with your hands instead carry a small pouch of kleenex with you at all times and grab one out before you cough then use this to cover your cough or sneeze, then throw it away and wash your hands if possible. P.S. Do not use a cloth hanker-cheif. Throw them all away actually.

#3. Don’t touch your face. (eyes, nose, mouth)

#4. use disinfectants as well as clean wipes at home and in your workplace.

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Swine Flu Internet Resources that are Noteworthy

// April 26th, 2009 // 2 Comments » // cdc, maps, resources, united states, world health

of course I want you to follow my blog here, but also feel its important to give some other resources that are of importance for anyone looking for more information on the swine flu outbreak. The following list:

#1. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Swine Flu Video Podcast

Key Facts about Swine Influenza (Swine Flu)

Swine Influenza in Pigs and People
Brochure

Información en español

#2. World Health Organization

WHO is coordinating the global response to human cases of swine influenza A (H1N1) and monitoring the corresponding threat of an influenza pandemic. Information on this page tracks the evolving situation and provides access to both technical guidelines and information useful for the general public.

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Homeland Security to hold special briefing on swine flu

// April 26th, 2009 // No Comments » // briefings, united states, updates

WASHINGTON (Reuters) reports that the White House and Homeland Security along with other Officials will be holding a briefing at 12:30 EDT today April 26th 2009 on the Swine Flu and the state we are at. Along with the acting director of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention and John Brennan they will give an update on the flu outbreak in the United States.

White House to hold special briefing on swine flu