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[FAQ For Parents and Families of Students]
09/17/2009 - H1N1 Influenza Update
09/04/2009 - Important Health Information and Advice from University Health Services
08/28/2009 - Important Health and Safety Information re: H1N1 Influenza
Previous Brown University Communications and Updates regarding H1N1

[Employee Flu Clinic Information]
11/06/2009 - H1N1 Influenza Update
09/17/2009 - H1N1 Influenza Update
09/16/2009 - Managing H1N1 Influenza in the Workplace
09/04/2009 - Guidance for Faculty on Preparing for H1N1
08/28/2009 - Important Health and Safety Information re: H1N1 Influenza
Previous Brown University Communications and Updates regarding H1N1

CDC handwashing video. Handwashing may be your single most important act to help stop the spread of infection and stay healthy.

How is swine, avian, pandemic, and seasonal flu different?

Swine Flu is a respiratory disease of pigs caused by type A influenza virus that regularly causes outbreaks of influenza in pigs.

Avian flu is caused by avian influenza viruses, which occur naturally among birds.

Pandemic flu is flu that causes a global outbreak, or pandemic, of serious illness that spreads easily from person to person.

Seasonal flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses.