H1N1 Prevention at the Library!

As summer draws to a close and many kids and adults return to school/work, concern about the H1N1 virus has resurfaced in the media. We at the Forest Park Public Library are taking steps to maintain healthy and clean facilities, including sanitizing our Internet stations and headphones and providing hand sanitizer at our service desks.

Where can you go for more information...
There are several government agencies that maintain up-to-date and reliable online resources about H1N1. The Illinois Department of Public Health maintains a helpful Question & Answer website on the virus.

There's also Flu.gov, updated by the federal government complete with general information, educational webcasts, statistics, and up-to-date information about the virus. Finally, if you're looking for nearby flu shot clinics, try FindAFluShot.com.

How you can help...
You can help prevent the spread of H1N1 at the library by following a few simple steps including washing your hands, covering your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough/sneeze, and avoiding public places when you are sick to reduce the risk of infecting others.