H1N1 Flu Preparedness for Employers

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 5% to 20% of the world's population is infected each year with an influenza virus. In March 2009, a new strain of flu – H1N1 – appeared in Mexico, and then quickly spread around the world, leading the World Health Organization to declare a state of pandemic.

H1N1 seems to affect people under 65 years more severely than regular seasonal flu, which could mean a greater impact on the workplace.

This module will provide managers and employers with simple strategies for protecting their employees and managing the risks of business disruption during the upcoming flu season.