Swine Flu (Novel H1N1)
- 2009 H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu)
(Centers for Disease Control)
http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/ - Learn about swine flu, how to protect yourself and take care of those who are sick. Information for Special Groups includes pregnant women, parents and caregivers, people with chronic diseases or disabilities, travelers, and others. There are also updates on the situation. Click on View Page in Espanol for Spanish.
- Cover Your Cough (and Sneeze)
(South Carolina Department of Health & Environmental Control)
http://www.scdhec.gov/administration/library/ML-025340.pdf - Poster shows the best way to sneeze or cough without spreading germs. Print for your office, bathrooms, school rooms, etc.
- Swine Flu: Frequently Asked Questions
(South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC))
http://www.scdhec.gov/administration/library/CR-009489.pdf - Get answers to basic questions to help you understand swine flu, how to protect yourself and your family, what signs to look for if you get sick, and when to call a doctor.
The link above requires Adobe Acrobat Reader. If you are unable to view or download this article, get Acrobat Reader here.- Talking with Children about H1N1 (Swine Flu)
(Children's National Medical Center)
https://www.childrensnational.org/Pressroom/cnmc04300901.aspx - Tips on how to talk with children about swine flu: what it is, why washing hands and covering coughs and sneezes are important, and what might happen if the flu spreads widely.
- What Pregnant Women Should Know about H1N1 (formerly called swine flu) Virus
(Centers for Disease Control)
http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/guidance/pregnant.htm - Answers to basic questions for pregnant women and nursing mothers.
- H1N1 Flu (SwineFlu)
(South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control)
http://www.scdhec.gov/flu/swine-flu.htm - Swine flu is in South Carolina. Learn what to watch for and what's known about the disease. Links to additional resources. Click on Espanol for Spanish.
- H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu)
(MedlinePlus)
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/h1n1fluswineflu.html - Swine flu is a virus that does not normally pass to people. Current outbreaks (April 2009) of swine flu in people in Mexico and other countries have health officials concerned. Learn the latest facts, news, and precautions. Click on Espanol link for Spanish.
- Current WHO phase of pandemic alert
(World Health Organization (WHO))
http://www.who.int/csr/disease/avian_influenza/phase/en/index.html - Tracks the level of threat from a global flu outbreak, on a scale of 1 to 6.
- CDC Health Advisory
(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/pdf/HAN_042509.pdf - Issued April 25, 2009. Investigation and Interim Recommendations: Swine Influenza (H1N1).
- General Instructions for Disposable Respirators
(CDC StreamingHealth)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0d_RaKdqeck&feature=channel_page - Watch a video that shows how to put on and take off disposable face masks that are to be used in areas where there is a flu outbreak
- HealthMap: Global disease alert map
(Children's Hospital Informatics Program. Harvard-MIT Division of Health Sciences & Technology)
http://www.healthmap.org/en - This is a neat place to find out about emerging infectious diseases around the world. Outbreaks are shown with colored points in a map of the world. Click on the point to get information from international health organizations and news sources about the nature of the problem. You can search by location, disease, or language. A useful site to check before traveling.
- Mapping the Swine Flu Outbreak
(Google Maps)
http://flutracker.rhizalabs.com/ - This is a Google map showing locations of suspected and confirmed cases of Swine flu across the world. It was developed by Dr. Henry Niman, a flu researcher and founder of the private company, Recombinomics, Inc.
- Swine Flu
(DynaMed. EBSCO Publishing)
http://www.ebscohost.com/flu/ - Current information for health care providers about monitoring, diagnosing, and treating patients with swine flu.
- Swine Flu Facts, Swine Flu Myths
(National Geographic News)
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2009/04/090427-swine-flu-facts.html - Experts answer questions about the swine flu.
- Swine Flu Virus: A Fast Spreading Virus
(Michael Schmidt, PhD. Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC))
http://www.muschealth.com/multimedia/Podcasts/displayPod.aspx?podid=744&aut
ostart=true - Hear a scientist talk about swine flu. Learn why it is dangerous, how to protect yourself, and what symptoms to watch out for. Click on Listen Now or download a podcast.
- Symptoms of Swine Flu
(CDC Streaming Health)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0wK1127fHQ4&feature=channel_page - In this video, learn about the symptoms of swine flu and warning signs that you should seek a doctor's care.
- WHO: Influenza A H1N1 Swine Flu Information
(World Health Organization)
http://www.who.int/csr/disease/swineflu/en/index.html - The World Health Organization is responsible for coordinating the world-wide response to the swine flu outbreak. Information can be found on this Web site about the current situation, guidelines for professionals, and information for the general public.
- Twitter: H1N1 Swine Flu A Info
(Centers for Disease Control)
http://twitter.com/cdcemergency - Short messages about swine flu from the CDC, with links to more information.
