Flu Information
Fermilab Medical Director Brian Svazas explains how to prevent catching or spreading the flu and what to do if you get it. Watch the video via the VMS video link page.
Learn more about how to prevent catching the flu virus, flu signs and symptoms and what to do if you get sick. Access key forms, policies and resources.
While the flu is contagious, its spread can be prevented by practicing good personal hygiene and coughing etiquette. More information, including information specific to Fermilab, is available on this site. Read Fermilab's interim sick leave policy, learn how to report leave related to the usage of this policy, report flu-like symptoms and learn how to prevent catching the virus and more.
Information on the 2009 H1N1 influenza
In April, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention detected a type of Influenza A called H1N1 infecting people in the United States. Other countries have reported people sick with the virus. More information on this flu is available on the dedicated CDC Web site or through the health departments of Kane County and DuPage County. Flu information and a flu shot locator are available at www.flu.gov.
Since the signs and symptoms of the H1N1 flu closely mimic those of the regular seasonal flu virus, the CDC is no longer conducting laboratory testing of H1N1 and recommends taking the same precautions and care in all cases of the flu.
Additional Information:
H1N1 slowdown doesn't mean threat is over
From Fermilab Today, Nov. 16, 2009
Flu reporting goes digital
From Fermilab Today, Oct. 29, 2009
Frequently asked questions about sick leave for H1N1
From Fermilab Today, Oct. 20, 2009
Protect yourself for the flu season
From Fermilab Today, Oct. 19, 2009
Submit advance leave agreement form
From Fermilab Today, Sept. 23, 2009
Flu shots available for high risk employees Oct. 1
From Fermilab Today, Sept. 21, 2009
Preparing for flu season
From Fermilab Today, Sept. 9, 2009
Tracking the flu at Fermilab
From Fermilab Today, August 31, 2009
Fall influenza preparation
From Fermilab Today, August 26, 2009
H1N1 goes back to school
From Fermilab Today, August 19, 2009
H1N1 flu alert level rises, but no need to panic
From Fermilab Today, June 16, 2009
H1N1 flu precautions still needed at work, home
From Fermilab Today, May 22, 2009
ES&H Tips of the Week - Health: H1N1: Swine flu's new name
From Fermilab Today, May 4, 2009
Influenza (flu) update
From Fermilab Today, May 1, 2009
Concerned about swine flu?
From Fermilab Today, April 30, 2009