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H1N1 Flu 

Risk Remains Despite Formal End of Pandemic
The World Health Organization has determined that the 2009/2010 H1N1 flu pandemic is over. But that does not mean the risk posed by H1N1 flu has gone away. Experts anticipate that H1N1 flu will continue to circulate throughout the world and pose a higher risk of severe illness to people in certain groups, such as young children, pregnant women and people with respiratory or chronic health conditions.

To protect yourself and your family from flu, public health experts recommend:
  • Receive your seasonal flu vaccination (which contains protection against H1N1 flu) when it becomes available this fall.
    • Stay home from work, school and social events, and avoid other social interaction when you are sick.
  • Cough/sneeze into your sleeve and wash your hands correctly and often.

Now is a good time to review additional information from the World Health Organization.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • "H1N1 Flu and You:" From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

H1N1 Prevention Flyers for Your Use

  • Flyer: If You Are Pregnant and Think You Have the Flu  
  • Flyer: Preventing the Flu: Good Health Habits Can Help Prevent the Spread of Germs  (English and Spanish)
  • Southern Colorado Clean Hands Campaign  Handouts, Flyers and More
  • H1N1 Flu and You: Brochure from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention  (English and Spanish)
  • Flyer: Seasonal and Novel H1N1 Flu: A Guide for Parents  (English and Spanish)
  • Poster: Stop: Do You Feel Sick?  (English and Spanish)
  • Poster: Will You Be Pregnant This Flu Season?  (English and Spanish)

H1N1 Prevention Posters for Your Use

  • 11-by-17 Poster: Preventing the Flu: Good Health Habits Can Help Prevent the Spread of Germs  (English and Spanish

Videos

  • Health Department Video: El Paso County, Colorado, is Fighting the Flu
  • Health Department Video: Facts about H1N1 Influenza (Swine Flu)

Advice for Everyone

  • What To Do If You Get Sick 
  • H1N1 Flu and You: Prepare with CDC Planning Checklist 

Advice for People in Schools, Businesses, Churches and other Settings

  • Public Health Director's Guidance to Parents
  • Checklist: Action Steps to Help Prevent the Spread of Influenza in Schools
  • SPANISH Checklist: Action Steps to Help Prevent the Spread of Influenza in Schools
  • Advice for Businesses from the Chamber of Commerce and El Paso County Health Department
  • Guidance for Businesses and Employers  from the U.S. Government

Information for Medical Providers

  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Guidance for Medical Professionals
  • Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment's  Guidance for Medical Professionals

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