Pandemic and Swine Flu Facts and Links
Pendleton County’s Medical Director states that Swine Flu is a strain of Influenza and is spread by respiratory droplets and human-to-human contact. It is a relatively new strain and likely no one will have any built-in immunity to it. Prevention, such as good hand washing and avoidance of contact with people known to be ill is the key.
Below are some very useful links to help you understand, prevent and deal with this health concern.
Kentucky Health Alerts A one-stop site linking Kentuckians to the latest state and federal information on health threats.
Frequently Asked Questions About Swine Flu Information that provides answers to what it is, the signs and symptoms, prevention, what to do if exposed and treatment.
Pendleton County Healthcare Organizations A listing and contact information for area Doctors, Hospitals, Public Health and other healthcare organizations.
Swine Flu Information from the Centers for Disease Control A variety of official government information to help health care providers, public health officials and the public address the challenges posed by this emergency.
World Health Organization Pandemic Alert Provides the current phase of pandemic alert and describes the significance of each phase (1-6). Also provide pandemic preparedness information.
Pandemic Flu One-stop access to U.S. Government Pandemic Flu information
Care Giver Fact Sheet Information on how to care for someone with swine flu.
Prepare, Plan, Stay Informed Information to help you, businesses and kids plan and prepare for disasters and emergencies of all types.
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