Ventura County American Red Cross Swine Flu Update
By Anonymous — Wednesday, April 29th, 2009
Your American Red Cross of Ventura County wants to make sure you have the latest information and planning to ensure you stay safe and informed
Our web site is updated frequently per day with national and local news and advisories. We are fully supporting the leadership of Ventura County Public Health and have links to their information as well. Here’s a great link to a brochure on Pandemic Flu Preparedness: http://www.arcventura.org/pdf/pandemic_flu_home_care_brochure(1).pdf also in Spanish: http://www.arcventura.org/pdf/pandemic_flu_home_care_brochure_sp(1).pdf and some answers to frequently asked questions http://www.arcventura.org/pdf/SwinePandemicFluFAQ.pdf An Update Tuesday, April 28, 2009 — The recent documented cases of swine flu in several states across the U.S. and in a growing number of other countries may cause many people to wonder what they can do to better protect themselves right now. As health experts around the world seek to better understand the scope and severity of the swine flu outbreak, this is a good time for individuals, families, businesses and organizations to review and update their emergency preparedness plans. Stay Healthy Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hand cleaners are also effective when soap and water aren’t available. Fever Prepare for Potential Flu Outbreak Store a two-week supply of food, water and household necessities (such as laundry detergent, toilet paper, etc.). Select foods that are easy to prepare and store. As always please don’t hesitate to call us. Thanks as always for your support. |