H1N1 Flu
Public Health is monitoring the H1N1 Flu situation through the Illinois Department of Public Health and the CDC. Below are some links that will take you to more information about H1N1 Flu. Be sure to visit our other website, c-uphd.org (our main public health website). You can sign up for emergency alerts using the button on this page. We will update this website as more information becomes available.
IDPH website
H1N1 Flu Podcasts from the CDC
H1N1 Flu Key Facts from the CDC
H1N1 Flu and You from the CDC
We have posters that you can download, print and display at your school or business.
 Teens - stay healthy (new) |
 Stop the spread of flu (new) |
 Diabetes (new) En Español |
 Asthma and pregnancy En Español |
 pregnancy En Español |
 Asthma En Español |
Get printable Germ Buster flyers and more (c-uphd.org website).
What you need to know about H1N1 (swine-flu) also En Español. Learn what H1N1 is, why people are concerned, symptoms, how to protect yourself and much more. (updated 8-24-09)
This year’s seasonal flu materials are free for download. They may be printed on a standard office printer, or you may use a commercial printer.
Gale and its library partners, provide credible information for those looking for the truth. To learn the facts about H1N1, commonly known as the swine flu, look to resources from Gale for the voice of reason. Visit www.gale.cengage.com for more.
5-4-2009 The state of Illinois is opening a phone hotline for the H1N1 Flu. (Swine Flu) Questions. English and Spanish lines will be open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. The hotline can be reached at 866-848-2094 for English, 866-241-2138 for Spanish. Read the press release for all of the details.
5-4-2009 This is a great article on "Why All The Fuss?" (about the H1N1 Flu). It's deadly serious; so even if the current threat fades, the world needs to be better armed. From the Economist.com website.
The Seattle Kings County health department has a very good preparedness comic book that you can download and print in 16 different languages. You can also order free printed copies.
Printable resources
Family - contact list Excel - PDFFamily - medical information Excel - PDF
Get our Wash hands poster (multi language) (PDF)
How to wash your hands English, Español (PDF)
Hand washing for Adults English, Español, Chinese, (PDF)
You washed your hands, keep them clean (PDF)
Clean Hands Save Lives printable stickers.
Be a Germ Stopper Boy, Girl (PDF)
Be a germ detective (PDF)
Cover your cough English, Español, Chinese, (PDF)
Print up this flyer and get the word out about stocking up to be prepared. (PDF)
Resources
Illinois FLu Hotline for non-medical questions 866-848-2094 English 866-241-2138 EspañolIllinois Department of Public Health H1N1 information
flu.gov H1N1 Flu resource kit
Hand Hygiene Saves Lives - CDC Video, posters, and brochures in Spanish and English: "Hand Hygiene Saves Lives" - this hand washing/hand hygiene campaign was developed for use with hospital patients (and visitors)
Podcast: "Put Your Hand Together" - info about hand washing for the public
Podcast: "H1N1 (swine flu)" - general info about H1N1 flu developed for the public in April 2009
Staying Healthy Every Day is a hand washing/good health habits campaign developed by CDC, Sesame Street, and the Ad Council
