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Precautions for Older Adults Regarding the Flu
Reasonable precautions will not only help to prevent the spread of the flu but may also save lives in vulnerable populations such as the elderly.

Talking to Your Children About the Flu
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Talking to your child about a flu outbreak or any hazard is helpful in preventing fear and in reducing the risk of infecting others.

H1N1 (Swine Flu) and YOU: Answers to Some of Your Questions
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Based on information from the Centers for Disease Control, this fact sheet provides details about the latest "swine flu" virus and ways you can try to protect yourself and others from it.

You can’t get swine flu eating pork
(Distributed 04/27/09) You can’t get swine flu from eating pork or pork products, says an LSU AgCenter extension nutritionist. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there is no evidence that a person can get swine flu from touching raw pork or from eating pork that has been properly prepared, says Beth Reames.

Smart Choices: Five Steps in Handwashing
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Remember the five steps of handwashing to prevent the spread of infection.
Preschoolers May Indicate the Flu Season Has Arrived
It’s that time again, time for sharing germs and illnesses. October through the 1st of March is deemed flu season with the peak being the end of January and February. One question on a parent’s mind is, “Is it necessary to get my child vaccinated for the flu this year?”