Pandemic Flu
To promote pandemic flu preparedness, Public Health - Seattle & King County has developed a 12-page comic book on pandemic flu. Targeting readers of all ages, this story tells the tale of a family's experience of the 1918 influenza pandemic. It also explains the threat of pandemic flu today, illustrates what to expect during a pandemic (such as school closures), and offers tips to help households prepare. View comic book in 12 languages.
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Thumbnail image for Pandemic Flu fact sheet is reprinted with permission by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Health Matters: Special Pandemic Flu Issue
This guide provides essential information about what to expect in a pandemic, a planning checklist, guidance about caring for someone with the flu, and advice about preventing the spread of influenza.
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Avian Influenza Avian (or bird) flu: a disease caused by avian influenza viruses that occurs naturally among birds. In rare cases, it can be transmitted from birds to humans.
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Stop Germs, Stay Healthy! Learn about respiratory etiquette, watch public service announcements, play the "Catch That Cough!" game and get free posters.
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