Contents

INFORMATION ON 2009 H1N1 FLU AND PREVENTION METHODS    3
  How Flu Spreads    4
  Medications to Help Lessen Symptoms of the Flu   4
  Steps to Lessen the Spread of Flu in the Home   6
  Facemask and Respirator Use to Reduce 2009 Influenza A (H1N1) virus Transmission   8
  Household Cleaning, Laundry, and Waste Disposal   13
  Action Steps for Parents of Children at High Risk for Flu Complications   13
  Groups at Higher Risk for Severe Illness from 2009 Influenza A (H1N1) Infection   15

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS ON H1N1 FLU VIRUS   16
  General   17
  Antiviral Drugs   18

FLU VACCINE   27

REFERENCES   31