The germ experts at LYSOL® believe that preparing, not panicking, about the Avian Flu is the best thing you can do for your family. Read through this five page article to learn how to prepare at home, school and work. You will find general preparedness information as well as links to your state government's plans. As a reference, click here to print our Avian Flu checklist—a short guide to prepare your family for a possible outbreak.

If a human pandemic in North America develops, it is estimated that up to 30% of the population may become ill. With our current healthcare infrastructure already stretched thin and distribution channels of goods possibly shut down, it will be our own responsibility to take care of ourselves.

At this time the H5N1 Avian Flu virus is a bird to bird transmission strain. Experts have stated that with continued earth travel and exposure to alternate species, including other wild animals, pets and farm animals, the chances of the virus possibly mutating into a human strain may increase. This is not meant to scare, but rather impress the importance of the need to be prepared.

GET INFORMED

Knowing the facts is the best preparation. Identify sources you can count on for reliable information. If a pandemic occurs, having accurate and reliable information will be critical. Reliable, accurate, and timely information is available at www.pandemicflu.gov.

Another source for information on pandemic influenza is the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Hotline at: 1-800-CDC-INFO (1-800-232-4636). This line is available in English and Spanish, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. TTY: 1-888-232-6348. Questions can be e-mailed to cdcinfo@cdc.gov.