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Pandemic Flu

Seasonal flu, avian flu, and pandemic flu are not the same.

Know what happens during a pandemic flu outbreak. Learn how to lessen the impact of an influenza pandemic on you and your family.

University of Missouri Extension

Sneeze & Cough into your Sleeve or Fabric [ English - Windows Media File ]

Sneeze & Cough into your Sleeve or Fabric [ Spanish - Windows Media File ]

Are you still coughing and sneezing the way they did during the plague? Into the air, your hands, tissues and handkerchiefs? Then you need to see this video. You'll learn to cough and sneeze in places that are less likely to spread infections and keep germs alive.

MU Extension's Community Emergency Management group is promoting good coughing and sneezing techniques to minimize the spread of germs and disease. This five-minute video by Ben Lounsbury, MD, shows you where to cough and sneeze according to the infection control guidelines put forth by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

PandemicFlu.gov

1. Pandemic Flu Planning Checklist for Individuals & Families
   Department of Health & Human Services
   
2. Individuals & Family Planning
   Department of Health & Human Services
   
3. PandemicFlu.gov

RedCross.org

1. Pandemic Flu: Take Action
   American Red Cross
   
2. Preparing for a Flu Pandemic Fact Sheet: Coping and Emotional Well-Being
   American Red Cross
   
3. Pandemia de Gripe: Hoja informativa para la preparación familiar
   American Red Cross
   
4. Pandemic Flu: Family Preparedness Fact Sheet
   American Red Cross
   
5. Home Care for Pandemic Flu
   American Red Cross
   
   

EDEN.lsu.edu

1. Pandemic Flu Issues
   Extension Disaster Education Network
   
   
2. Pandemic Influenza Preparedness for Faith-Based Organizations
   Extension Disaster Education Network