H1N1 Flu

Content on this page was developed during the 2009-2010 H1N1 pandemic and has not been updated.

The H1N1 virus that caused that pandemic is now a regular human flu virus and continues to circulate seasonally worldwide.
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PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

PSA for Kids – Hygiene

January 4, 2010 4:30 PM ET

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Script

Hey kids! There are things you can do to stay safe from the flu!
Wash your hands with soap and water long enough to sing the Happy Birthday song twice OR use an alcohol-based hand cleaner.
Cough or sneeze into a tissue or use your elbow or shoulder; NOT your hands.
Stay away from sick people so they don′t give you their germs and make you sick.
If you don′t feel well, tell an adult right away. You might have to stay home for a while so you don′t make others sick.
A message from CDC and HHS.

To learn more, see CDC's information on h1n1 flu or call 1-800-CDC-INFO.