With the current threat to human health eoilco laboratories would like to help you to stay vigilant and armed with the latest up to date information with regards to the swine flu.

On Sunday, Washington officials did their best not to overstate the situation and emphasized that their response wasn't out of the ordinary. "I wish we could call it declaration of emergency preparedness, because that's really what it is in this context," said Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano. "We're preparing in an environment where we really don't know ultimately what the size or seriousness of this outbreak is going to be.


What You Can Do to Stay Healthy

Follow these simple steps recommended by the CDC to reduce your risk of exposure:

-Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.

-Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hands cleaners are also effective.

 -Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread that way.

- Try to avoid close contact with sick people, Influenza is thought to spread mainly person-to-person through coughing or sneezing of infected people.

-If you get sick, CDC recommends that you stay home from work or school and limit contact with others to keep from infecting them.

-Practice other good health habits.Get plenty of sleep, be physically active, manage your stress, drink plenty of fluids, and eat nutritious food.