Concerned about the potential for a swine flu epidemic?
The Internet offers everything you need to know about the spread of the virus and how to stay healthy.
For general information about H1N1, check out the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. They have a microsite dedicated to:
- Basic information about H1N1
- Taking care of sick loved ones
- Frequently asked questions
- Background information
- What to do if you come down with H1N1 symptoms
- Information about antiviral drugs
To see where H1N1 is now, check out HealthMap. This dynamic site allows users to:
- Track H1N1 around the world
- Zoom down to the continental and state level
- Determine what specific points in a community have been impacted
- Check out the site’s reporting sources
Are you looking to get the H1N1 shot? Flu.gov offers all the information you will need, including:
- State-by-state flu shot locator
- Vaccine information
- Relevant social media links
- H1N1 self-evaluation
- Pandemic plans for each state, including Connecticut
- Flu prevention and treatment information
And you could always set up an RSS feed dedicated to H1n1 by clicking here.
While the Internet offers a great multitude of information about the spread of the potentially fatally virus, good old soap, water and common sense may be your best bet.
Be well.
