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Living With the Flu | Disaster Supply Kit

Nichole Holtgrefe from the St. Louis chapter of the American Red Cross talks about the sort of things you should have on hand in a disaster supply kit to be prepared for the H1N1 flu season. These items include food, water, and sports drinks to hydrate in case of dehydration. Over-the-counter medical supplies you might need as well. For more information about H1N1 and to find out about resources are available in the Greater St. Louis area, call the United Way’s helpline at 1-800-427-4626 or 2-1-1.

Living With the Flu | United Way 2-1-1 Can Help

If you need information about what to do to prevent or treat the flu and you don’t have a regular healthcare provider, the United Way of Greater St. Louis can help. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week you can connect to a live human being who can inform you about the resources in your area. For more information about H1N1 and to find out about resources are available in the Greater St. Louis area, call the United Way’s helpline at 1-800-427-4626 or 2-1-1.

Living With the Flu | Sick Leave Flexibility

As the St. Louis area faces the H1N1 pandemic, Craig LeFebvre of the St. Louis County Health Department suggests that businesses should be flexible about their sick leave policies this flu season. It may be beneficial for a business to allow an employee to stay home as long as needed if it means the rest of their workface will not be infected. For more information about H1N1 and to find out about resources are available in the Greater St. Louis area, call the United Way’s helpline at 1-800-427-4626 or 2-1-1.

Living With the Flu | School Information

David Kuschel from the Cooperating School Districts of St. Louis shares information for parents of school children. It is important to pay attention to the information coming from you school district and to follow the steps they suggest. They have the access to the latest information from the department of health. For more information about H1N1 and to find out about resources are available in the Greater St. Louis area, call the United Way’s helpline at 1-800-427-4626 or 2-1-1.

Living With the Flu | Fever Free for 24 Hours

As the St. Louis area faces the H1N1 pandemic, David Reddick from pandemicprep.org is suggesting that business allow employees to stay home as long as needed in order to not spread the flu. If you are ill you should stay home until you are fever-free for 24 hours without medication. Returning to work sooner than that can lead to more infections. For more information about H1N1 and to find out about resources are available in the Greater St. Louis area, call the United Way’s helpline at 1-800-427-4626 or 2-1-1.

Living With the Flu | Know the Policies

Nichole Holtgrefe from the St. Louis chapter of the American Red suggests that in preparation for this flu season you should know the sick leave policy for everyone in your family, and know the policies for all the schools your children attend. If family members must be home from work or school, have a plan in place for how you will deal with these changes in routine. For more information about H1N1 and to find out about resources are available in the Greater St. Louis area, call the United Way’s helpline at 1-800-427-4626 or 2-1-1.

Living With the Flu | Stay Home if You Are Sick

As the St. Louis area faces the H1N1 pandemic, Craig LeFebvre of the St. Louis County Health Department says that if you are sick or suspect you are becoming sick you should stay out of the general population so you don’t infect others. Stay home for work or school and have a stock of supplies at home so you won’t have to leave your house until you are well. For more information about H1N1 and to find out about resources are available in the Greater St. Louis area, call the United Way’s helpline at 1-800-427-4626 or 2-1-1.

Living With the Flu | Sick Children Can Spread the Flu

David Kuschel from the Cooperating School Districts of St. talks about how important it is to have a plan for what to do if your child comes down with the flu. While it may seem harmless to send a slightly ill child to school, he or she can infect many classmates. Have a plan for who can watch your child if they are ill to keep them out of school. For more information about H1N1 and to find out about resources are available in the Greater St. Louis area, call the United Way’s helpline at 1-800-427-4626 or 2-1-1.

Living With the Flu | What Your School Will Do

David Kuschel from the Cooperating School Districts of St. reminds parents that if their child is showing flu symptoms they will likely send that child home and ask they stay home until they are fever-free for 24 hours. Parents should have plans in place for who will stay with a child that must stay home from school. For more information about H1N1 and to find out about resources are available in the Greater St. Louis area, call the United Way’s helpline at 1-800-427-4626 or 2-1-1.

Living With the Flu | Prevent the Flu

Nichole Holtgrefe from the St. Louis chapter of the American Red offers tips on how to avoid getting or spreading the flu. Wash your hands often, and for at least 20 seconds each time. When you sneeze, sneeze into your elbow. Throw out any tissue you use immediately after use. Use hand sanitizers if they are available. For more information about H1N1 and to find out about resources are available in the Greater St. Louis area, call the United Way’s helpline at 1-800-427-4626 or 2-1-1.

Living With the Flu | Flu Is Very Contagious

As the St. Louis area faces the H1N1 pandemic, David Reddick from pandemicprep.org reminds us that the flu is very contagious. If you have the flu and are in contact with groups of people, you are going to infect some of them. If you are ill, you should avoid going out and being in large groups of people until you are fever-free for 24 hours. For more information about H1N1 and to find out about resources are available in the Greater St. Louis area, call the United Way’s helpline at 1-800-427-4626 or 2-1-1.

Living With the Flu | Business From Home?

As the St. Louis area faces the H1N1 pandemic, David Reddick from pandemicprep.org suggests that much business that is normally conducted face-to-face can be done over the phone or via email. Many employees may be able to perform job responsibilities from home if ill, and thus not risk infecting others. For more information about H1N1 and to find out about resources are available in the Greater St. Louis area, call the United Way’s helpline at 1-800-427-4626 or 2-1-1.

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