Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Kids' Health E-Newsletter

April 30, 2009 Kids' Health E-Newsletter Swine-Flu (H1N1) Information The swine-origin influenza A (H1N1) virus infection continues to grow in the United States and other countries. CDC and its partners are working to lower its spread and severity. Below are a few resources to help you and others stay healthy. Swine Flu: Information for Concerned Parents and Caregivers  Young children, pregnant women, and people with chronic diseases like asthma, diabetes, or heart disease may be at higher risk for complications from this infection. More information about who may be at higher risk will be available when more is known about the disease. There are steps you can take to protect your family and to know when to seek medical care. Swine-Origin Influenza A (H1N1) Information for Child Care Providers   Child care and preschool programs can help protect the health of their staff and the children and families they serve by calling attention to the every day preventive actions that parents can initiate to protect their children. For more information, visit www.cdc.gov or call 800-CDC-INFO (800-232-4636). KNOW THE FACTS You cannot get H1N1 flu (swine flu) from eating pork or pork products. This H1N1 flu virus is contagious and spreads from person to person through coughing or sneezing. TAKE ACTION Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it. Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hand cleaners are also effective. Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread that way. Try to avoid close contact with sick people. If you get sick, stay home from work or school. Limit contact with others to keep from infecting them.	National Women's Health Week is May 10-16, 2009 Podcasts and E-Cards CDC Health-e-Cards Send an electronic greeting card to friends, family, and others to show you care about their health and safety. New e-cards are added frequently. CDC Podcasts Listen to these free, short podcasts on health and safety. New selections are added frequently.
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