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The tools in this section will help you communicate during the H1N1 (swine flu) outbreak. This page will be updated regularly during the pandemic. Please revisit these resources to make sure you have the latest version.

Coordinate all media contact with your assigned public information staff and follow your agency's emergency communications procedures.

Resources from the Department of Health

• H1N1 (swine flu) - What you need to know. H1N1 (swine flu) brochure with general information and planning resources for individuals, families, business and others.
  • Web version for reading online
  • Print version

Resources from local health jurisdictions

• H1N1 Vaccine Poster Poster about the H1N1 vaccine priority groups. Also in Corel Draw and Adobe Illustrator formats.  (Developed by the Benton-Franklin Health Department)
   
• Home with Flu
  A 2-page comic-strip with tips for parents about planning for back-up childcare, recognizing flu symptoms, and knowing when to contact a health care provider (PDF). (Developed by Public Health - Seattle & King County)
   

• "Prescription" pads. These "prescription" pads are being used as a resource for schools in several school districts. (Originally developed by Spokane Regional Health District)

  • PDF version. Example of final version used by the Spokane Regional Health District.

  • Text in English. Use this to customize your own version.

  • Text in Spanish. Use this to customize your own version. (Translation courtesy of Snohomish Health District)

  • Text in Russian. Use this to customize your own version.  (Translation courtesy of Snohomish Health District)

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