With the increasing news coverage of a potential flu pandemic, the Red Cross would like to provide you with the information you need to protect yourself and your family.
In addition to updating your preparedness plans, you should also follow common sense basic public health practices, such as covering your cough/sneeze with a tissue, frequent hand-washing, visiting a doctor for flu-like symptoms and staying home when sick.
A fact sheet that answers questions such as "What should I do to avoid getting sick?" has been prepared for you by the American Red Cross. Both English and Spanish version's are available for you to download. Please share this information with family, friends and co-workers. Information on how to prepare can be found by clicking the related links above.