Diocesan Updates

Links

Flu.Gov

Access to US government flu information.

English

Spanish (Español)

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

English

Spanish (Español)

Vietnamese (bằng tiếng Việt)

The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH)

English

Spanish (Español)

Scott County Health Department

CIDRAP

The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota. 

Resources

General Resources

• "Take 3" Brochure

• Seasonal Flu Q&A

• Print Materials from the CDC - general information, specific advice for high-risk groups, resources in Spanish and other languages

• What To Do If You Get Sick - from the CDC website (en Español)

• Key Facts about Influenza

For Home & Child Care Centers

• Checklist for Individuals and Families (Appendix H of our Policy)

• Child Care & Preschool Pandemic Influenza Planning Checklist - from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services

• Communication Toolkit

• Recommendations for Child Care Facilities - from the Iowa Department of Public Health

• Flu Information for Parents

For Parishes

• Planning Website (at Flu.Gov)

• Faith-Based & Community Organizations Pandemic Influenza Preparedness Checklist - from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services

• H1N1 Flu: A Guide for Community and Faith-Based Organizations - new guidance from HHS

• Caritas Internationalis - planning guide from the international Church's charitable arm (en Español)

• Catholic Charities Pandemic Flu White Paper (pending) 

For Schools

• Planning Website (at Flu.Gov)

• School District Pandemic Influenza Planning Checklist - from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services

• Communication Toolkit

• Dealing with Ill Students

• Guidance for the 2012-2013 School Year from the CDC

• How to Clean and Disinfect Schools

• Flu Information for Parents

For Business

• Planning Website (at Flu.Gov)

• Business Pandemic Influenza Planning Checklist - from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services

• Communication Toolkit

• Business planning & best practices - from the Iowa Department of Public Health

• Flu Information for Workplaces

For Colleges and Universities

• Planning Website (at Flu.Gov)

• Colleges & Universities Pandemic Influenza Planning Checklist - from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services

• Communication Toolkit