April 29, 2009

This page provides our patients, their families, and the general public with up-to-date information about the rapidly-evolving swine flu situation that on 4/26/2009 the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services declared to be a nationwide public health emergency.

First, Click Here to print a PDF set of three flu-related flyers from the CDC (U.S. Centers for Disease and Prevention in Atlanta, GA) for posting as refrigerator notes at your home. Print and post another set somewhere at work or school where everyone can read the flyers.

Second, Click on www.flutoolbox.com to link to the Berks County Pandemic Advisory Council Web site with current local information and links to

• Up-To-Date Information on the Swine Flu Outbreak (from the CDC)

• New Information on Use of a Facemask During a Pandemic (from the CDC)

• Return to this site frequently to get updated information