Now that the U.S. government has declared a public health emergency related to swine flu, here are some resources that campuses can use…
A Message on Swine Flu from the University Health Center Director
http://www.uh.edu/news-updates/resources-college-universities/LettertoUniversityofHoustonCommunity8-27-09.pdf
Includes information on:
- Public health precautions
- Be aware of the following symptoms
- Treatment and response
- Medications and vaccinations
HHS Swine Influenza Plan
Supplement 8 Community Disease Control and Prevention
www.hhs.gov/pandemicflu/plan/sup8html#appendix1
Includes information on:
- Community preparedness
- Patient management
- Containment measures for individuals
- Community-based containment measures
- Quarantine facts and recommendations
Supplement 10 Public Health Communications
www.hhs.gov/pandemicflu/plan/sup10/html
Includes information on:
- Assessing communications capacity and needs
- Recommendations for the swine flu period
- Providing timely, accurate information
- Providing coordinated communications leadership
- Addressing rumors, misperceptions, stigmatization and unrealistic expectations
Swine influenza Information for Health Professionals
www.cdc.gov/flu/pandemic/healthprofessional.htm
Includes:
- An overview (history and FAQs)
- Quarantine information
- Professional guidance
- Infection control
- Vaccine information
- Treatment information
- Prevention and health education
- Travel advice
- Preparedness tools
- Other resources
Preventing Seasonal Flu CDC Says "Take 3" Steps to Fight the Flu
www.cdc.gov/flu/protect/preventing.htm
Includes information on:
- Flu vaccines
- Preventive actions
- Doctor recommended antiviral drugs
Plus:
- PSAs
- Audience-specific informational articles
- Q&As
- Posters/flyers
Swine Flu Planning Checklist for Individuals and families
**Could be good to share with parents and families!**
www.pandemicflu.gov/plan/individual/checklist.htm
Includes information on:
- How to plan
- How to limit the spread of germs and prevent infection
- Items to have on hand for an extended stay at home
Travelers' Health
wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/
Includes information on:
- Travel health precautions
- Outbreaks
- Travel Notices
- Information for specific groups and settings
- Other travelers' health topics
Stay up to date on travel health precautions related to the swine flu at http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/default.aspx
Control of Swine Flu Virus on Environmental Surfaces in Homes and Public Places.
www.pandemicflu.gov/plan/individual/panfacts.html
Includes information on:
- How flu viruses spread
- How to stop the spread of pandemic flu virus from environmental surfaces
- Recommended laundry and waste disposal practices
- Cleaning and disinfecting hard surfaces and items in homes and schools
Making Contact
- Reliable, accurate, and timely information is available at www.pandemicflu.gov
- Another source for information on pandemic influenza is the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Hotline at: 1-800-CDC-INFO (1-800-232-4636). This line is available in English and Spanish, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
TTY: 1-888-232-6348
- Questions can be e-mailed to cdcinfo@cdc.gov