Protecting, Preparing, and Caring - for Yourself and Others

Staying Healthy

• Flu: What You Can Do Materials - Spring 2009
  Booklets can be viewed online or ordered, and they are available in 6 languages. A DVD also can be viewed online or ordered, and is available in English and Spanish.
• Flu Facts Materials - Sep. 2009
  A statewide educational campaign to inform the public about the flu. MDPH has redesigned the materials to address the current H1N1 (swine) flu outbreak. Versions of these materials will be available in other languages shortly.
• Handwashing Materials - Spring 2009
• Seasonal and H1N1 (swine) Flu Vaccine: Which Do I Need? - Oct. 9, 2009 (PDF 3MB) | RTF 
• H1N1 Flu Vaccine and Seniors - CDC
• Clean Hands Save Lives! - CDC
• Coping with stress - Sep. 3, 2009 (PDF) | RTF
  • Chinese - Sep. 3, 2009 (PDF) | Word 
  • Haitian Creole - Sep. 3, 2009 (PDF) | Word 
  • Portuguese - Sep. 3, 2009 (PDF) | Word 
  • Spanish - Sep. 3, 2009 (PDF) | Word 
  • Vietnamese - Sep. 3, 2009 (PDF) | Word 
• Frequently Asked Questions About Vaccine Safety – Sep. 3, 2009 (PDF) | RTF
  • Chinese - Sep. 3, 2009 (PDF) | Word 
  • Haitian Creole - Sep. 3, 2009 (PDF) Word 
  • Portuguese - Sep. 3, 2009 (PDF) | Word 
  • Spanish Sep. 3, 2009 (PDF) | Word 
  • Vietnamese Sep. 3, 2009 (PDF) | Word 
• Frequently Asked Questions About Animals and Flu - Nov. 17, 2009 (PDF) | RTF

Be Prepared

Emergencies can take many forms – from ice storms to disease outbreaks. Regardless of the type of emergency, there are steps you can take ahead of time to prepare yourself and your family. The American Red Cross has the information you need to plan ahead.

• Planning for Individuals and Families - American Red Cross
• Planning for Persons with Disabilities - American Red Cross
• Planning for Seniors - American Red Cross
• Planning for Children - American Red Cross
• Planning for Pets - American Red Cross

If You Get Sick or Think You Are Sick

• Basic Information about Flu Testing - CDC
• Flu Symptoms Checklist - Aug. 31, 2009 (PDF) | RTF
  • Chinese - Aug 31, 2009 (PDF) | RTF
  • Haitian Creole - Aug 31, 2009 (PDF) | RTF
  • Khmer (PDF) | RTF
  • Portuguese - Aug. 31, 2009 (PDF) | RTF
  • Russian (PDF) | RTF
  • Spanish - Aug. 31, 2009 (PDF) | RTF
  • Vietnamese - Aug 31, 2009 (PDF) | RTF
• Fever Fact Sheets - Spring 2009 (PDF) | RTF
• Staying at Home with the Flu: Instructions for Those Who Are Sick and Their Close Contacts - Aug 25, 2009 (PDF) | RTF
  • Chinese - Aug. 25, 2009 (PDF) | RTF  
  • French - Aug. 25, 2009 (PDF) | RTF  
  • Haitian Creole - Aug. 25, 2009 (PDF) | RTF 
  • Portuguese - Aug. 25, 2009 (PDF) | RTF  
  • Russian - Aug. 25, 2009 (PDF) | RTF 
  • Somalian - Aug. 25, 2009 (PDF) | RTF 
  • Spanish - Aug. 25, 2009 (PDF) | RTF 
  • Swahili - Aug. 25, 2009 (PDF) | Word 
  • Vietnamese - Aug. 25, 2009 (PDF) | RTF 
• Antiviral Factsheets - Spring 2009 
  • Tamiflu (oseltamivir) (PDF) | RTF
  • Relenza (zanamivir) (PDF) | RTF