Influenza (the flu) – What can you do?

Influenza and self-care explained in plain language

  1. What is influenza (the flu)?
  2. How do I get the flu?
  3. Symptoms – How will you feel?
  4. The flu is different from a cold and the stomach flu
  5. The flu can be serious
  6. How to protect yourself and others
  7. What to do if you get the flu
  8. Over-the-counter medicine for adults
  9. When to go to the doctor
  10. Children and the flu
  11. Health Link Alberta

The Flu and You! Don’t let the flu get you down!

The Flu and You booklet gives tips for inner city residents, their friends and families on how to stay healthy during the influenza (flu) season. It is an important prevention tool that can be applied to all similar communities/organizations. It also supports pandemic response across Alberta, both within and outside the health sector.

It was prepared by Edmonton’s Boyle Street Community Services and Streetworks, with a grant from Alberta Health and Wellness.

Planning for pandemic – Influenza pandemic preparedness for inner city agencies

Each year, influenza, commonly called the flu, affects the health of the population and places a strain on the health-care system. Organizations that routinely work with the street-involved populations are significantly affected by seasonal influenza. These organizations would also be challenged to provide services to this high-risk group during pandemic.

The Planning for Pandemic guide is for inner city non-profit organizations to help with their influenza pandemic planning initiatives. Topics include planning considerations for the three stages of a pandemic, and useful checklists for agencies and individuals/families to help get prepared.

This planning guide was prepared by Boyle Street Community Services and Streetworks of Edmonton, with a grant from Alberta Health and Wellness.