H1N1 Flu

H1N1 Flu Resources for Businesses and Employers

The health of employees during an outbreak such as H1N1 influenza plays a critical role in the continued operations of a business. Business operations that require close contact with fellow employees and the public face special considerations in preventing the spread of infectious diseases. Listed below are guidance documents, podcasts and other resources developed by CDC to help prevent the further spread of this new virus.

H1N1 Business Resources

General H1N1 Information (English and Spanish)

H1N1 Information for Businesses

CDC Guidance for Businesses and Employers To Plan and Respond to the 2009–2010 Influenza Season New Aug 19
CDC guidance that recommends actions that non-healthcare employers should take now to decrease the spread of seasonal flu and 2009 H1N1 flu in the workplace and to help maintain business continuity during the 2009–2010 flu season.
Preparing for the Flu: A Communication Toolkit for Businesses and Employers New Aug 19
The purpose of "Preparing for the Flu: A Communication Toolkit for Businesses and Employers" is to provide information and communication resources to help businesses and employers.
Occupational Health Issues Associated with H1N1 Influenza Virus (Swine Flu): The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health is coordinating with other parts of CDC to address national health needs associated with preventing the spread of H1N1 influenza virus and providing information to workers and employers.
H1N1 call held with businesses on June 12, 2009
- Transcript
- Audio MP3

Health Information for Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women

Health Information for Employees/Employers with Children

Resources and Tools

H1N1 Flu PowerPoint Presentation: [1.10MB, 18 pages] Businesses can freely use this PowerPoint presentation to provide general information about H1N1 flu to employees, constituents and other partners. May 11
H1N1 Flu Audio and Video Resources: CDC’s Audio and Video Resources page contains links to audio, video and podcasts.
Social Media Tools for Consumers and Partners: CDC’s Social Media page contains links to widgets, mobile info, buttons, e-cards, RSS feeds, twitter/microblogs updates, image sharing, social networking and more.
National Safety Council and CDC Webinar on H1N1 Flu
Flyers and Posters:
- Cover Your Cough Posters
- Clean Hands Save Lives - Posters, Slides, Buttons
Podcasts:
- Novel H1N1 Flu - Creating a Safe and Healthy Workplace
  Listen To / Watch This Podcast... (9:37)
- Mask and Respirator Usage
  Listen To This Podcast... (3:43)
- H1N1 Flu and Antiviral Drugs
  Listen To / Watch This Podcast... (3:26)
- General Instructions for Disposable Respirators
  Listen To / Watch This Podcast... (2:19)

Travel Information

General Information for Travelers

Information for the Travel Industry

Airlines

Cruise Ships

Interim Novel Influenza A (H1N1) Guidance for Cruise Ships - May 4, 2009

More Information

CDC’s H1N1 Flu page
What’s New on the Novel H1N1 Flu Web site
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E-mail: cdcinfo@cdc.gov.

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