Information About Influenza (Flu)

H1N1 Swine flu information

Prince George’s County is currently working with the National-Capital Region, the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, and the Federal Government in planning for a potential world-wide, person-to-person outbreak of influenza.

The goal of the Health Department is to plan for, and prepare residents and visitors to properly respond to an influenza outbreak.  Working in partnership, it is also the responsibility of each individual to ensure their preparedness, and the preparedness of family members until additional help is available.

To date, there have been no cases of the Avian (bird flu) H5N1 virus in the United States, nor has there been a human transmission of the disease in a form that could fuel a pandemic.

• Influenza Fact Sheet (PDF)
• Facts About Influenza And Pandemics
• How You Can Reduce Your Risk of Flu
• Extended Home Stay Supplies List
  • Food and Non-Perishables
  • Medical, Health and Emergency Supplies
• Links

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