Welcome to the H1N1 (Swine) Flu Guidance Page
On this page, you’ll find information and resources about the H1N1 flu. You’ll also find communication from Olympic College about flu plans and what the college is doing. At this time, health officials are reporting that H1N1 has similar symptoms to other flu viruses. Complications from H1N1 are rare. However, please refer back often to this page to monitor current updates.
Tips to reduce the spread of flu
OC Flu Tips
President Flu Prep Letter
Recommended Flu Links
H1N1 Flu Questions and Answers (CDC)
- The Centers for Disease Control answers common questions about the H1N1 Flu.
http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/qa.htm
- What are the signs and symptoms of H1N1 (swine) flu in people?
This has a video about H1N1 flu symptoms.
http://www.pandemicflu.gov/faq/swineflu/04.html
- CDC Novel H1N1 Vaccination Planning Q&A
The Centers for Disease Control answers common questions about the H1N1 vaccination.
http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/vaccination/statelocal/qa.htm
- 2009 H1N1 ACIP Vaccination Recommendations
This is a podcast discussing who should be vaccinated against H1N1 this year.
http://www2a.cdc.gov/podcasts/player.asp?f=14197
- Seasonal Flu Vaccine Arrives Early, Vaccination Encouraged
Healthcare providers are recommending vaccination with the seasonal flu vaccine in addition to the H1N1 vaccine. This link is an article on the issue.
http://www.kingcounty.gov/healthservices/health/news/2009/09091001.aspx
- Network Pharmacies That Give Vaccines
For information about where to get your seasonal flu vaccine contact your healthcare provider, or check the following link for local distribution sites.
http://www.ump.hca.wa.gov/prescriptions/vaccinationpharms.shtml
Group Health will not be distributing the seasonal flu vaccine until mid-October, but some other sites will bill Group Health or you can get a reimbursement form at the following link.
http://www.ghc.org/healthAndWellness/?item=/common/healthAndWellness/conditions/coldsAndFlu/flu-clinics.html
- CDC Guidance for Responses to Influenza for Institutions of Higher Education during the 2009-2010 Academic Year
The Centers for Disease Control details best practices in Institutions of Higher Education.
http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/institutions/guidance/
- CDC Guidance on Helping Child Care and Early Childhood Programs Respond to Influenza during the 2009-2010 Influenza Season
The Centers for Disease Control details best practices in Child Care facilities.
http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/childcare/guidance.htm
- 2009 H1N1 Flue (Swine Flu)
The Centers for Disease Control’s link page with many different links on specific related subjects
http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/
- Other Government Health Departments
The following web sites are good sources of local and regional information about the flu
Washington State Health Department
Kitsap County Health District
Public Health – Seattle and King County
The King County Health Department has developed additional resources which might be useful in planning for the flu. The second link has some good tips on childcare in comic book format. http://www.kingcounty.gov/healthservices/health.aspx
http://www.kingcounty.gov/healthservices/health/preparedness/pandemicflu/swineflu/general.aspx#parents