Influenza Information for Families and Individuals

Steps You Can Take to Stay Healthy Stay Informed TexasFlu.org is the DSHS site for flu information in Texas. Bookmark it. Sign up to receive Twitter and e-mail notices when information is posted. Dial 2-1-1 for flu advice. Get Your Shots Get an H1N1 flu vaccination now. Get a seasonal flu vaccination if still available in your community. Flu vaccinations are the best way to protect yourself and others. Stop the Spread Wash hands frequently. Cover coughs and sneezes. Stay home if you’re sick. Have a plan to care for sick family members at home.

• Information about Texas State Stockpile Antiviral Medications – En español

• Pregnant Women and the flu – En español (American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists)
• Returning to Work or School – Guidance for Adults and Children with Seasonal or Novel H1N1 Influenza (rev. 11/06/09)
• H1N1 Flu and You Brochure (cdc.gov)
• 2009 H1N1 Influenza Shots and Pregnant Women: Questions and Answers (cdc.gov)
• Frequently Asked Questions for the General Public (rev. 10/12/09) (pdf version, 30kb) – en español (pdf version, 29kb)

• Opening and Mixing Tamiflu® Capsules with Liquids if Child Cannot Swallow Capsules: CDC and Texas Guidance (11/17/09) (pdf, 56 kb)
• How to Stay Home Safely (rev. 11/06/09)
• Novel H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu) and Feeding your Baby: What Parents Should Know (cdc.gov)

• Proper Cleaning and Disinfecting of Surfaces For Non-Clinical Settings (5/01/09) (pdf, 43 kb)

• www.TexasPrepares.org
• www.TexasPrepara.org (Spanish)

• Differences Between Pandemic Flu and Seasonal Flu (pdf, 140 kb) – En español (pdf, 139 kb)
• What You Need to Know About…Avian Influenza (pdf, 177 kb) – En español (pdf, 178 kb)
• Family Guide to Preparations (pdf, 220 kb) – En español (pdf, 220 kb)
• Planning Checklist for Individuals and Families (pdf, 170 kb) – En español (pdf, 272 kb)
• Family Emergency Health Information Sheet (pdf, 159 kb) – En español (pdf, 156 kb)
• Family Guide to Home Care (pdf, 226 kb) – En español (pdf, 231 kb)
• What You Need to Know About…Pets and the Flu (pdf, 180 kb) – En español (pdf, 181 kb)