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Greetings!
I live in Zihuatanejo, GRO, México. Swine flu has not arrived here yet, but many people are anxious. The government ordered that schools and public buildings to close. We are not holding our children's programs, and even the church services may be canceled. Many people are staying inside, emerging on brief errands wearing surgical masks.
What is swine flu? And how can your respond to a pandemic of swine flu? Here are some resources for your own information, and lessons and teaching brochures to share with your neighbors.
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Swine Flu
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 We have two new health teaching lessons about swine flu on the Global CHE Network website. These are hot off the press!
There are several other sources of up-to-date information about swine flu.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) publishes general information about swine flu, as well as frequent updates.
Check out the CDC's PDF brochure about Swine Influenza in Pigs and People for some practical information to share with your neighbors. You can also find more articles the CDC website, such as Swine Flu and You and Key Facts about Swine Influenza.
The World Health Organization is coordinating the response to cases of swine flu in people. Go to the WHO site for daily updates on swine flu in the U.S., Mexico, and around the world. They publish an article on Frequently Asked Questions as well as daily updates about swine flu.
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Influenza Pandemics
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World Health Organization--Pandemic Phases Currently, we are in Phase 5 of pandemic alert, according to the WHO. But what is an influenza pandemic? And what arre the phases? What can you do to stay safe and also prevent the spread of influenza? We have two new lessons on influenza pandemiics on the Global CHE Network site. For more information, check the World Health Organization page on pandemics. |
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