Public health officials are monitoring the H1N1 virus closely as the regular flu season in the U.S. approaches. While most people who contract the disease suffer unpleasant but not life-threatening symptoms, H1N1 has hit younger people harder. Those with compromised immune systems seem to be at higher risk for complications.  Additionally, in a study published in the Lancet, CDC scientists found pregnant women were more than four times as likely to be hospitalized with the new flu than the general population.  Stay informed and stay healthy. Check below for a list of links and resources.

• CDC's guidance for schools
• More H1N1 information from CDC
• World Health Organization's situation update
• WHO pandemic flu vaccine timeline
• Study published in the Lancet on the H1N1 virus during pregnancy
• CDPHE H1N1 Information Pages
• Flu Tracker - Mapping Data