Preparing for the Flu: A Communication Toolkit for the Federal Workforce

October 1, 2009 12:00 PM ET

The purpose of Preparing for the Flu: A Communication Toolkit for the Federal Workforce is to provide information and communication resources to help federal agencies and employees implement recommendations from CDC in planning and responding to the 2009–2010 Influenza Season.

Preparing for the Flu: A Communication Toolkit for the Federal Workforce (PDF - 1.98 MB)

The toolkit includes:

• Questions and answers about how federal agencies can respond to the 2009–2010 influenza season (PDF File)
• Quick reference for federal agencies on 2009–2010 influenza season planning and response (PDF File)


• One fact sheet for federal agencies
• Action Steps to Keep Your Federal Workforce Healthy (PDF File)


• Two fact sheets for employees
• Ten Ways You Can Stay Healthy at Work (PDF File)
• Five Things You Can Do to Help Prevent the Spread of Flu (PDF File)


• Three e-mail templates for federal agencies to send to employees
• Flu Season is Starting. Get Ready Now! (Word Version)
• If You Are Not Feeling Well (Word Version)
• Staying Healthy (Word Version)


• Additional communication resources for federal agencies (PDF File)
• Additional Web resources for federal agencies (PDF File)