Swine Flu

It is important that all residents continue to take preventive measures for protecting themselves and others against transmission of the flu. Please continue to take common sense precautions like covering your cough and washing your hands to stay healthy.

The County of Santa Clara has produced two informational PDF files that you may want to download.

Click here for a PDF for being prepared in your home. We have these brochures in our service center and will have them at Scout-O-Rama.

Click here for a PDF for general information on preparing for pandemic flu situations.

Click here to go to the national BSA webpage on Scouting Safely on this topic.

Click here to go to the national Center for Disease Control webpage on this topic.

Be Prepared!

Take everyday actions to stay healthy. Influenza is thought to spread mainly person-to-person through coughing or sneezing of infected people.

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, and mouth. Germs spread that way.
If you have flulike symptoms, stay home and update your employer regularly. CDC recommends that you stay home from work or school and limit contact with others to keep from infecting them.