H1N1 Influenza (swine flu) (Updated 18-May-2009)
Resources and information on preparing for and responding to
H1N1 Influenza (swine flu).
Resources for Preparing for Pandemic Influenza
How to prepare for and respond to a potential influenza pandemic.
Pandemic Influenza Checklists
These checklists provide assistance to local educational agencies (LEAs), childcare agencies, and preschools in preparing for pandemic influenza.
- Checklist for Child Care Agencies and Preschools in California (Updated 04-May-2009; DOC; 110KB; 8pp.)
- Checklist for Local Educational Agencies in California (Updated 04-May-2009; DOC; 114KB; 7pp.)
Sample Flu Notifications (Updated 29-Apr-2009)
Sample letters and information for parents including how to protect their family and what to do in the case of school closure.
These sample letters may be modified and used for any type of influenza, including the current H1N1 (swine flu) outbreak.
Flu Prevention Information Toolkit
Keep Our Schools Healthy information tool kit containing six posters in multiple languages on how to avoid the spread of germs and viruses.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has developed recommendations to help protect people who are at greatest risk of serious complications from the flu. CDC recommends that flu vaccine be given to protect people who are at greatest risk of serious complications from influenza disease.
- Seasonal Flu Information for Schools & Childcare Providers (Outside Source)
Questions and answers for schools, as well as printable posters designed to be used in school and community settings that provide step-by-step instructions and illustrations on how to best cover your cough and wash your hands. These materials are available in English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Chinese, and Tagalog. - Patient and Provider Education (Outside Source)
Printable flyers with clear, concise messages describing who should be vaccinated and other ways to prevent the flu.
You can also ask your health care provider or call the CDC Hotline: 1-800-CDC-INFO (4636).
