H1N1 Flu Resources for Businesses and Employers

The health of employees during an outbreak such as H1N1 influenza plays a critical role in the continued operations of a business. Business operations that require close contact with fellow employees and the public face special considerations in preventing the spread of infectious diseases. Listed below are guidance documents, podcasts and other resources developed by CDC to help prevent the further spread of this new virus.

Information for Businesses

CDC Guidance for Businesses and Employers To Plan and Respond to the 2009–2010 Influenza Season New Aug 19
CDC guidance that recommends actions that non-healthcare employers should take now to decrease the spread of seasonal flu and 2009 H1N1 flu in the workplace and to help maintain business continuity during the 2009–2010 flu season.

Preparing for the Flu: A Communication Toolkit for Businesses and Employers New Aug 19
The purpose of "Preparing for the Flu: A Communication Toolkit for Businesses and Employers" is to provide information and communication resources to help businesses and employers.

Planning for 2009 H1N1 Influenza:
A Preparedness Guide for Small Business Sep 16
Small businesses play a key role in protecting employees’ health and safety as well as limiting the impact to the economy and society during an influenza pandemic. The Department of Homeland Security, the CDC, and the Small Business Administration have developed this booklet to help small businesses understand what impact a new influenza virus, like 2009 H1N1 flu, might have on their operations, how to respond to H1N1, and how to create a written plan for guiding your business through a pandemic.

FluWorkLoss Special Edition New
Planning tool to estimate workdays lost due to H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu). A spreadsheet-based software tool that allows a user to estimate the potential number of days lost from work due to an H1N1 influenza pandemic and can be used by any community, small business, or organization that wishes to understand their workplace's capacity to function during an H1N1 Influenza response

Occupational Health Issues Associated with H1N1 Influenza Virus (Swine Flu):
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health is coordinating with other parts of CDC to address national health needs associated with preventing the spread of H1N1 influenza virus and providing information to workers and employers.

2009 H1N1 Vaccine Q&As for Businesses

Doing Business During an Influenza Pandemic Nov 2009
A toolkit for organizations of all sizes. Includes human resource policies, protocols, templates, tools, and tips. Created by the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP) the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM).

Health Information for Employees/Employers with Children

Health Information for Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women

Resources and Tools

H1N1 Flu Audio and Video Resources
CDC’s Audio and Video Resources page contains links to audio, video and podcasts.

Social Media Tools for Consumers and Partners
CDC’s Social Media page contains links to widgets, mobile info, buttons, e-cards, RSS feeds, twitter/microblogs updates, image sharing, social networking and more.

Flyers and Posters: