Frequently Asked Questions and Answers: The Department of Health and Human Services has provided answers to the questions they have been receiving throughout the current flu outbreak.

Schools and Students: After heightened concern about the H1N1 flu this past spring, federal education officials have worked with the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) to develop new recommendations for parents, teachers, and school administrators.

Professionals, Businesses, and Community Groups: During the flu season, there are things each of us can do every day to lessen our chances of catching the flu or spreading it to others.  Whether in the workplace, running errands, or at church, taking sensible precautions will keep us all healthier.

Get Vaccinated: Researchers are about to release a vaccination for the H1N1 flu virus in addition to the seasonal variety. 

Setting the Record Straight: Widespread misinformation has left many of us with lots of questions about the flu.  For example, shorthanded and inaccurate phrases like “swine flu” have devastated our friends and neighbors who produce pork for a living.