Communities - FAQs:

• How is the U.S. government responding to the spread of the new H1N1 flu?
• I am a school nurse and I am wondering if the H1N1 guidelines will be the same for this school year.
• How will communities know if the flu is more severe and that they need to consider taking additional action steps?
• What can local businesses do to help families and schools during a flu response?
• What can community- and faith-based organizations do to help families and schools during a flu response?
• Are there any precautions to take at church? For example surfaces of contact, Pews, hynmals, etc.
• Why should emergency shelters plan for flu?
• Why should we be concerned about the spread of flu in emergency shelters?
• What should emergency shelters do to prepare?
• What should emergency shelter managers consider when selecting a facility?
• Should emergency shelters have flexible leave policies or alternate work schedules?
• What steps can shelters take to keep volunteers, workers and clients from getting sick?
• How long should a shelter employee or volunteer who is sick stay home?
• What fever-reducing medicines should be available?
• Are there special cleaning procedures needed to reduce the spread of a virus in an emergency shelter?
• How do I know if someone coming to the emergency shelter has 2009 H1N1 flu or seasonal flu?
• How can I recognize a fever or signs of a fever at the shelter?
• What are the warning signs of serious illness and when should we seek emergency medical care for folks in a shelter?
• Who is at higher risk for severe illness (that is, complications) from flu, especially if living in an emergency shelter?
• What should a pregnant worker or shelter client do to prevent getting sick with 2009 H1N1 flu?
• What do I need at home to be ready for the flu?
• Can I download any of the Flu.gov videos to use in my office?
• Do you have a sample policy statement for businesses who want to let folks know to stay home if they are sick?
• What can child care/day care providers do to keep the flu from spreading?
• How much funding has HHS provided to states to help them respond to the current H1N1 outbreak and to prepare for a potential increase in activity in the fall?
• Should persons responsible for hospital supplies management increase stocks of isolation masks, and/or isolation gowns?
• Where can I get free flu materials like posters and brochures?
• What should businesses do to prepare for a flu outbreak?
• How will businesses know if the flu is more severe and they should consider taking additional action steps?