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 Flu (Swine Flu): General Information
- Información en español: Datos importantes sobre la influenza H1N1 (porcina)
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
Health Information for Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women
- Breastfeeding Your Baby: What Parents Should Know
- Info for Pregnant Women in Education, Child Care, and Health Care
- What Pregnant Women Should Know
Health Information for Employees/Employers with Children
- H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu) Infections Alert for Institutions of Higher Education
- Update on School (K–12) and Childcare Facilities: Interim CDC Guidance in Response to Human Infections with the Novel Influenza A (H1N1) Virus
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:
- 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)
- Novel H1N1 Flu - Creating a Safe and Healthy Workplace
Travel Information
General Information for Travelers
- Risk of H1N1 Associated with Travel to Affected Areas
- Riesgo de contraer influenza H1N1 (porcina) asociado a viajes a áreas afectadas
Domestic Travel
International Travel
Health Information for Travelers Exposed During Travel
- Information for airline passengers exposed to H1N1 (189.00 KB, 4 pages)
- Información para los pasajeros de líneas aéreas expuestas a la gripe H1N1 (porcina) [120.00 KB, 4 pages]
Information for the Travel Industry
Airlines
- Guidance to Assist Airline Flight Deck and Cabin Crew in Identifying Passengers Who May Have H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu)
- Guidance for Airlines Regarding Flight Crews Arriving from Domestic and International Areas Affected by H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu)
Cruise Ships
More Information
- CDC’s H1N1 Flu page
- What’s New on the Novel H1N1 Flu Web site
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