Pandemic Influenza

• A pandemic is:
  
  
• An infectious disease or condition attacking a large portion of the population in different parts of the world at the same time.
  
  
• How do you protect yourself and your family in the event of such a health emergency?
  
  
• Take common sense precautions to prevent the spread of germs and practice good health habits
  
  
• Wash your hands regularly with warm, soapy water for at least 20 seconds,
• before and after eating,
• after going to the bathroom,
• after coughing and sneezing,
• and after touching surfaces that may have been contaminated
  
  
• Cough and sneeze into a tissue or your sleeve to avoid contaminating your hands or spreading the virus through infected droplets.
  
  
• Throw away used tissues promptly.
  
  
• Frequently clean AND disinfect household surfaces such as door handles and light switches that may have been contaminated.