The flu pandemic is with us and we don’t know for how long, and we don’t know how severe it is going to be. As discussed in how dangerous is swine flu, the flu mutates and evolves as it travels around the world. While this current phase has been similar to seasonal flu in its intensity, we don’t know how things will change over the next 18 months or so. So while the initial fears of thousands of deaths have passed somewhat, we still need to take appropriate action to reduce infections with flu. As always the best course of action is to stay calm, think smart, and make good choices. This section is has a number of articles that will inform you in coping with this pandemic. Pretty much all of this information is also applicable to seasonal flu.

In this area, we cover:

• How to reduce exposure and infection with flu
• Resources to stay educated
• Guidelines about protective equipment
• Lifestyle factors that are important in reducing flu risk
• Basic information about antiviral medications and vaccines