Seasonal and 2009 H1N1 Flu: A Guide for Parents

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This document from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention will answer the questions all parents are asking:

  • What is the flu?
  • What is 2009 H1N1 flu?
  • How serious is the flu?
  • How does flu spread?
  • What are the symptoms of the flu?
  • How long can a sick person spread the flu to others?
  • How can I protect my child against flu?
  • Is there a vaccine to protect my child from the H1N1 flu?
  • Is there medicine to treat the flu?
  • What should I use for hand cleaning?
  • What if my child seems very sick?
  • What can I do if my child gets sick?
  • Can my child go to school, day care or camp if he or she is sick?
  • When can my child go back to school after having the flu?


Click here to view and/or download this important document from the CDC.


From the Illinois Department of Health