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ABC7 and our community partners want to help you be prepared in the event of a disaster, natural or man-made, by providing you with one central web hub to attain emergency preparedness information and resources. Ready SoCal wants viewers to be prepared by:
  • Creating a family communication plan
  • Preparing an Emergency Go-Kit
  • And knowing how to Shelter-in-Place
You can learn about how to prepare for a disaster by downloading the following Ready SoCal Disaster Preparedness brochure, offered in English, Spanish and Korean.  

H1N1 Flu Virus

What are the signs and symptoms of this virus in people?

The symptoms of 2009 H1N1 flu virus in people include fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. A significant number of people who have been infected with this virus also have reported diarrhea and vomiting. Severe illnesses and death has occurred as a result of illness associated with this virus.

What can I do to protect myself from getting sick?

There is no vaccine available right now to protect against 2009 H1N1 virus. However, a 2009 H1N1 vaccine is currently in production and may be ready for the public in the fall. As always, a vaccine will be available to protect against seasonal influenza

There are everyday actions that can help prevent the spread of germs that cause respiratory illnesses like influenza. Take these everyday steps to protect your health:

Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it. Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hand cleaners* are also effective.

Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread this way.

Try to avoid close contact with sick people.

If you are sick with flu-like illness, CDC recommends that you stay home for at least 24 hours after your fever is gone except to get medical care or for other necessities. (Your fever should be gone without the use of a fever-reducing medicine.) Keep away from others as much as possible to keep from making others sick.

Other important actions that you can take are:

Follow public health advice regarding school closures, avoiding crowds and other social distancing measures. Be prepared in case you get sick and need to stay home for a week or so; a supply of over-the-counter medicines, alcohol-based hand rubs,* tissues and other related items might could be useful and help avoid the need to make trips out in public while you are sick and contagious

For more information on H1N1, please go to the County of Los Angeles Public Health web sites at: www.labt.org or www.publichealth.lacounty.gov

 

Our community partners include the following:

Our community partners are also essential resources for more information on Disaster Preparedness. Please visit their Web sites to find more information on being prepared in any situation.  

Additional Resources:

For your pets: www.evacuatemypet.com