Pandemic Influenza

What should you be doing?

To prepare at home:

• Make it a habit to fill any prescriptions several days before you run out.
• Help elderly neighbors and neighbors with disabilities develop their emergency plans. In our state, people have managed through difficult times because neighbors helped neighbors.
• In a pandemic, many people could be very sick at the same time. Worksites, schools and day care centers may close. Think about how you will manage if everyday life is severely disrupted.
• Stay up to date on all your immunizations, especially on flu and pneumonia shots.

Stay informed.

• Check the Department of Health Website
• Listen to the news.
• Read newspapers.
• Ask for information from community leaders.
• Follow directions from health officials.