Get Ready Blog: Index of entries
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2010 entries
Make a resolution you can keep: Resolve to be Ready in 2010
Friday, Jan. 1, 2010
Lawmakers provide flu funding
Friday, Jan. 1, 2010
2009 entries
Trained volunteers can help when emergencies arise
Friday, Dec. 25, 2009
Sheltering in place is a snap with the right know-how
Friday, Dec. 18, 2009
Hard of hearing or deaf? Taking extra steps to be prepared can pay off
Friday, Dec. 11, 2009
Mass transit preparedness: Being ready while on the go
Friday, Dec. 4, 2009
Travel-sized tips for getting through the germs this holiday season
Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009
Success outshines failure in pandemic response
Friday, Nov. 20, 2009
Is your university ready for a disaster? Plan and prepare now
Friday, Nov. 13, 2009
Behind the scenes on H1N1
Monday, Nov. 9, 2009
Infectious disease, infect me not!
Friday, Nov. 6, 2009
Use your extra hour this weekend to check your emergency stockpile
Friday, Oct. 30, 2009
Getting the H1N1 vaccine: The waiting is the hardest part
(Guest blog by Katie Dineley)
Friday, Oct. 23, 2009
The business of flu: What can employers do to prepare?
Friday, Oct. 16, 2009
“Extra! Extra! Come and get your H1N1 flu vaccine!” So will you or won’t you?
Friday, Oct. 9, 2009
Get Ready Mailbag: Staying home when sick
Friday, Oct. 2, 2009
Keeping kids and child care centers flu-free
Friday, Sept. 25, 2009
Flu U: Keeping campuses safe from H1N1 influenza
Friday, Sept. 18, 2009
Berkeley preventing flu in kids with fun handwashing program
Friday, Sept. 11, 2009
Celebrate Get Ready Day on Sept. 15 and spread the preparedness message
Friday, Sept. 4, 2009
New Get Ready fact sheets help you prepare for emergencies
Friday, Aug. 28, 2009
Headed back to school? New guide offers tips for teaching about emergencies
Friday, Aug. 21, 2009
What’s in a name? “HIN1 flu” vs. “swine flu”
Thursday, Aug. 13, 2009
School closings for H1N1? Not so fast, say federal health officials
Friday, Aug. 7, 2009
Add your preparedness event to the free Get Ready Calendar
Thursday, Aug. 6, 2009
Are you fully vaccinated? Immunize now to protect yourself and those you care about
(Guest blog by Carol J. Baker, MD, FAAP, FIDSA)
Friday, July 31, 2009
Protecting against H1N1 flu: Who will get vaccinated first?
Friday, July 31, 2009
The ultimate in preparedness: Creating an advance directive
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Hurricane preparedness: Lessons learned, or lesson lost?
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Pandemic flu summit challenges Americans to get prepared, make a video
Monday, July 13, 2009
Fire safety season: Tips for keeping safe
Friday, July 10, 2009
Prepare for the Fourth of July and kiss your worries goodbye
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Prepare your car for emergencies and you’ll be ready to go when it counts
Friday, June 26, 2009
Don’t be scared, be prepared! Book offers tips for preparedness
Friday, June 19, 2009
Global health officials prepare for H1N1 spread as pandemic alert level raised
Friday, June 12, 2009
Home, safe home: Tips for home safety
Friday, June 5, 2009
Get Ready Mailbag: Being prepared while on summer vacation
Friday, May 29, 2009
Planning ahead is important for hurricane preparedness
Friday, May 22, 2009
Play it safe outdoors this summer by being prepared
Friday, May 15, 2009
Help the hungry, improve preparedness without leaving your doorstop on Stamp Out Hunger Day
Friday, May 8, 2009
Get Ready Mailbag: Swine flu and school closings
Friday, May 8, 2009
Don’t let your tots miss their shots: Online tracker a handy helper
Friday, May 1, 2009
La importancia de tener las vacunas al día: Guest blog entry by Diego Chaves-Gnecco MD, MPH
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
The latest on swine flu
Friday, April 24, 2009
Get Ready Mailbag: Should I stay home if I have the flu?
Friday, April 24, 2009
Reading, writing, 'rithmetic...and disasters? Making sure your school is prepared
Friday, April 17, 2009
Would you survive a disaster? Read our exclusive Q&A with Amanda Ripley
Thursday, April 9, 2009
MRSA prevention is a good intention
Friday, April 3, 2009
Water supplies in a disaster: Quenching your thirst when things are the worst
Friday, March 27, 2009
Don’t be afraid to offer your aid with Hands-Only CPR
Friday, March 20, 2009
Only you can prevent — and prepare for — wildfires
Friday, March 13, 2009
Remember to check your emergency supplies when you set your clocks March 8
Friday, March 6, 2009
Cholera’s harsh toll in Zimbabwe serves as health reminder
Friday, February 27, 2009
Don’t let a power outage leave you powerless
Friday, February 20, 2009
Minnesota clinic sets record for flu shots
(Guest blog entry by Tricia Todd, MPH)
Friday, Feb. 13, 2009
APHA’s Get Ready campaign expands to prepare Americans for all hazards
(Guest blog entry by Georges Benjamin, MD, FACP, FACEP (E))
Friday, Feb. 6, 2009
For here, or to go? Packing a go-bag
Friday, Jan. 30, 2009
Get Ready Mailbag: Can I catch the flu from my pets?
Friday, Jan. 23, 2009
Preparing for Inauguration Day crowds? Here are some safety tips
Friday, Jan. 16, 2009
How prepared is your state?
(Guest blog entry by Jeff Levi, PhD)
Friday, Jan. 9, 2009
2008 entries
Donating blood: A New Year’s resolution you can keep
Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2008
High school students: Get set, get prepared and enter to win a $500 Get Ready Scholarship
Friday, Dec. 26, 2008
Googling for flu may be good for you
Friday, Dec. 19
Get Ready Mailbag: Staying prepared during winter
Friday, Dec. 12, 2008
Children’s Flu Vaccination Day is Tuesday, Dec. 9
(Guest blog by Carol J. Baker, MD, FAAP, FIDSA)
Friday, Dec. 5
Got asthma? An extra reason to get your flu shot
Friday, Nov. 28, 2008
Join a team of heroes and help protect your community
(Community Emergency Response Teams)
Friday, Nov. 21, 2008
Flu vaccine key for both mom and newborn-to-be
Friday, Nov. 14, 2008
Drop, cover and hold on
(Earthquake drill)
Friday, Nov. 7, 2008
Cast your vote, get your flu shot on Nov. 4
Friday, Oct. 17, 2008
Time to check your emergency supplies, says APHA
Friday, Oct. 17, 2008
Get Ready Mailbag: Quarantines and disease
Friday, Oct. 17, 2008
Hantavirus in rodents a growing threat to human health
Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008
(Guest blog entry by Trent Wakenight, MA)
Get Ready Day puts focus on preparedness
Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008
Get smart before using antibiotics
Friday, Oct. 3, 2008
Smoking and flu: Altogether worse for you
Friday, Sept. 26, 2008
Let history be our guide: Get ready
Friday, September 19, 2008
Thoughts on personal preparedness: Getting ready for the worst
Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2008
(Guest entry by William F. Raub, PhD)
Celebrate Get Ready Day on Sept. 16!
Friday, September 12, 2008
States using tax breaks to convince residents to prepare for hurricanes
Friday, September 12, 2008
September is National Preparedness Month
Friday, Sept. 5, 2008
Celebrate Get Ready Day and spread the preparedness message
Friday, Aug. 29, 2008
Get Ready Helping Handouts now available in Spanish
Friday, Aug. 22, 2008
Web site encourages taking diversity into account when creating emergency plans
Friday, Aug. 15, 2008
Get Ready Mailbag: Healthy commuting
Friday, August 8, 2008
Vaccinations: They're not just for kids
Friday, August 1, 2008
Hurricane season is here: Do you have a plan?
Friday, July 25, 2008
Clean your home, protect your health
Friday, July 18, 2008
Preparing for college means more than studying for the SATs
Friday, July 11, 2008
Zoonotic diseases: Or why it’s best that your dog doesn’t lick your face
Thursday, July 03, 2008
‘Pre-pandemic' H5N1 vaccine may help ward off disease
Friday, June 27, 2008
Get Ready Mailbag: Can I get bird flu from eating chicken or eggs?
Friday, June 27, 2008
Preparing at home for pandemic flu: New guide shows the way
Thursday, June 19, 2008
(Guest entry by Marty Fenstersheib, MD, MPH)
The perfect gift for Dad: An emergency preparedness kit
Friday, June 13, 2008
Get Ready Mailbag: Do I need to worry about West Nile virus and dengue fever?
Thursday, June 05, 2008
Don’t let a tick make you sick
Friday, May 30, 2008
Summertime means West Nile virus prevention
Friday, May 23, 2008
New feature: Get Ready Mailbag: Is it possible to get the flu in the summer?
Friday, May 16, 2008
Getting ready for mom and baby means planning for pandemic
Friday, May 09, 2008
National food drive is May 10: Help your community prepare
Friday, May 02, 2008
Influenza's 'round-the-world trip begins in Asia, study finds
Friday, April 25, 2008
Celebrate National Infant Immunization Week
Monday, April 21, 2008
Are you protected from measles?
Friday, April 18, 2008
“Houston: We have contact!” (Boy, do we ever)
Friday, April 11, 2008
National Public Health Week to connect climate change and our health
Friday, April 04, 2008
Pandemic flu conference calls for papers
Friday, March 28, 2008
Ducks contributing to bird flu's spread
Friday, March 28, 2008
Kentucky program helps vulnerable populations prepare
Friday, March 21, 2008
Be an advocate for disease prevention
Friday, March 14, 2008
Pregnancy and pandemics: One more reason to plan ahead
Friday, March 14, 2008
Cold or flu? Learn which is bugging you
Friday, March 07, 2008
All kids ages 6 months and up should get their flu shots, panel recommends
Wednesday, March 05, 200
U.S. pandemic preparedness: Health protection or civil liberties violation?
Friday, Feb. 29, 2008
CDC: States making progress toward preparedness
Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008
Next wave of infectious diseases likely to emerge from animals, developing countries
Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2008
Set Your Clocks, Check Your Stocks reminds you to be prepared
Thursday, Feb. 21, 2008
Seasonal flu packing a wallop as strains mismatch vaccine
Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2008
Can human behavior be blamed for global pandemic risks?
Friday, Feb. 15, 2008
(Guest blog entry by Trent Wakenight)
This week in pandemic flu, emerging infectious disease: Seasonal flu is here
Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2008
New test promises to quickly tell if you've got seasonal flu
Friday, Feb. 08, 2008
New Get Ready materials aimed at kids
Friday, Feb. 1, 2008
Kid ‘n play
Friday, Feb. 1, 2008
This week in pandemic flu, emerging infectious disease: Avian flu cases causing concern in Asia
Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2008
Anniversary of 1918 pandemic flu offers lessons
Friday, Jan. 25, 2008
This week in pandemic flu, emerging infectious disease: Concerns focus on more than just bird flu
Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2008
Chik fever: Funny name, serious threat
Friday, Jan. 18, 2008
To kiss or not to kiss?
Friday, Jan. 11, 2008
New podcast helps you get fit, prepared
Thursday, Jan. 10, 2008
This week in pandemic flu, emerging infectious disease: New research findings on infectious disease
Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2008
Health leaders discuss avian, pandemic flu in India
Friday, Jan. 4, 2008
2007 entries
Creating a healthy stockpile
Friday, Dec. 28, 2007
Health officials keeping tabs on new virus strain
Friday, Dec. 21, 2007
Winter a wonderland for the flu
Friday, Dec. 21, 2007
Why you don't need to worry about mercury in your flu shot
Friday, Dec. 14, 2007
Make your holidays flu free
Friday, Dec. 7, 2007
Pandemic flu vaccinations: No time for ‘cutsies’ in line
Friday, Nov. 30, 2007
This week in pandemic flu, emerging infectious disease: More bird flu outbreaks reported in poultry
Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2007
Guest blog: Today is first-ever National Children’s Flu Vaccination Day
Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2007
(Guest blog entry by Richard Carmona, Carol J. Baker)
It’s not too late to get your seasonal flu shot
Monday, Nov. 26, 2007
This week in pandemic flu, emerging infectious disease: Time to get your seasonal flu shot!
Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2007
When planning for a pandemic, let's not forget the kids
Friday, Nov. 16, 2007
This week in pandemic flu, emerging infectious disease: Seasonal flu vaccinations on agenda
Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2007
Help make sure the nation is ready for pandemic flu
Friday, Nov. 9, 2007
Won't you be my neighbor? Community preparedness and pandemic flu
Friday, Nov. 9, 2007
Tulane student named as winner of APHA Get Ready Song Contest
Friday, Nov. 2, 2007
This week in pandemic flu, emerging infectious disease: Drug-resistance an increasing danger to health
Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2007
New flu vaccine means there will be plenty of shots this year
Friday, Oct. 26, 2007
This week in pandemic flu, emerging infectious disease: Pandemic flu preparations
Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2007
'Promising Practices' to help you prepare for pandemic flu
Friday, Oct. 19, 2007
Where to find local emergency preparedness info
Friday, Oct. 19, 2007
This week in pandemic flu, emerging infectious disease: Flu season
Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2007
Colorado reality competition spotlights preparedness
Friday, Oct. 12, 2007
Perplexed about pandemic? The Get Ready Glossary can clear things up!
Friday, Oct. 5, 2007
This week in pandemic flu, emerging infectious disease: Dengue a global concern
Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2007
APHA holds Get Ready Day celebration
Friday, Sept. 28, 2007
This week in pandemic flu, emerging infectious disease news: Livestock and disease
Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2007
Plenty of flu shots available, U.S. health officials say
Friday, Sept. 21, 2007
This week in pandemic flu, emerging infectious disease news: International spread of disease
Thursday, Sept 18, 2007
Protect yourself from infectious diseases while traveling abroad
Friday, Sept. 14, 2007
Student videos communicate pandemic risk
Friday, Sept. 7, 2007
This week in pandemic flu, emerging infectious disease news
Tuesday, Sept 4, 2007
Inside the ER during a pandemic: What you don’t see on TV
Friday, Aug. 31, 2007
This week in pandemic flu, emerging infectious disease news
Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2007
How to have an itch-free, disease-free summer: Avoiding West Nile virus and Lyme disease
Friday, Aug. 24, 2007
This week in pandemic flu, emerging infectious disease: Animal-related disease
Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2007
Get your headphones out -- We have added a new Get Ready podcast!
Thursday, Aug. 16, 2007
This week in pandemic flu, emerging infectious disease: Aug 7-14
Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2007
Practice makes perfect when preparing for a pandemic
Friday, Aug. 10, 2007
This week in pandemic flu, emerging infectious disease
Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2007
Get Ready Trivia: Boiling water during an emergency
Friday, Aug. 3, 2007
This week in pandemic flu, emerging infectious disease
Tuesday, July 31
Get Ready campaign to hold song contest
Friday, July 27, 2007
U.S., global health workers on lookout for deadliest infectious diseases
Friday, July 27, 2007
This week in pandemic flu, emerging infectious disease
Tuesday, July 24, 2007
Happy birthday to the Get Ready campaign!
Friday, July 20, 2007
This week in pandemic flu, emerging infectious disease
Tuesday, July 17, 2007
Get Ready gear now available!
Friday, July 13, 2007
Get an ear-full of flu news!
Friday, July 06, 2007
Pandemic Flu Blog Summit Comes to a Close
Wednesday, June 27, 2007
The APHA Get Ready campaign is all a’Twitter!
Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Community leaders have a vital role to play in pandemic preparedness, HHS forum says
Friday, June 22, 2007
Can the flu vaccine prevent heart attacks?
Friday, June 15, 2007
HHS Summit Energizes Flublogia
Tuesday, June 12, 2007
APHA poll: Americans are not ready for public health crises
Friday, June 08, 2007
APHA poll: Americans are not ready for public health crises
Friday, June 08, 2007
U.S. isolates man with rare form of tuberculosis
Friday, June 01, 2007
Blog summit to help Americans prepare for pandemic flu
Friday, June 01, 2007
Bird flu experts support bird flu vaccine stockpile
Friday, May 25, 2007
Staying mentally healthy during a flu pandemic, infectious disease outbreak
Friday, May 18, 2007
To mask or not to mask? That is the question
Friday, May 11, 2007
Have questions about childhood vaccines?
Friday, May 04, 2007
Infants and shots: A smart investment in a child’s life
Friday, April 27, 2007
Nation Approves First H5N1 Vaccine for People
Friday, April 20, 2007
Older adults need more than a flu shot
Friday, April 13, 2007
(National Public Health Week series)
Health centers play a critical role in managing chronic diseases during disasters
Friday, April 06, 2007
(National Public Health Week series: Guest blog entry by Dan Hawkins)
Preparedness with chronic diceases
Friday, April 06, 2007
(National Public Health Week series: Guest blog entry by Sloane Frost)
School preparedness 101
Thursday, April 05, 2007
(National Public Health Week series)
Workin’ 9 to 5: Preparedness a challenge for low wage, hourly workers
Wednesday, April 04, 2007
(National Public Health Week series)
Local food banks play a critical role during disasters
Tuesday, April 03, 2007
(National Public Health Week series: Guest blog entry)
Community food banks: How to help
Tuesday, April 03, 2007
(National Public Health Week series)
Give your support to 2-1-1 and make it easier for people in need to find help in a crisis
Tuesday, April 03, 2007
(National Public Health Week series)
What a mom can do
Monday, April 02, 2007
(National Public Health Week series: Guest blog entry)
Get Ready for Flu blog series to focus on preparedness among vulnerable populations
Friday, March 30, 2007
Report: Pandemic flu outbreak could spark major U.S. recession
Friday, March 23, 2007
Free tipsheet on preparedness online now
Thursday, March 22, 2007
Progress moving forward on pandemic flu vaccines, global experts report
Friday, March 16, 2007
National Public Health Week to highlight preparedness, vulnerable populations
Friday, March 09, 2007
Genetic data on flu expected to aid research
Wednesday, March 07, 2007
Working together to plan for an influenza pandemic
Thursday, March 01, 2007
(Guest blog entry by Julie Gerberding)
APHA Releases Blueprint for Improving U.S. Pandemic Flu Preparedness
Friday, Feb. 23, 2007
Help your workplace prepare for a flu pandemic
Friday, Feb. 16, 2007
Reader poll: How concerned are you?
Thursday, Feb. 15, 2007
Survey: Public health workers not personally prepared for emergencies
Friday, Feb. 09, 2007
Quarantine: Scary scenario, or practical approach?
Friday, Feb. 02, 2007
Ready, set, go: Preparing for the worst
Friday, Jan. 26, 2007
Chan: Bird flu deaths set new record in 2006
Monday, Jan. 22, 2007
Antivirals vs. vaccines: Which one is the right answer in the fight against a flu pandemic?
Friday, Jan. 19, 2007
Schools are closed. Now what?
Friday, Jan. 12, 2007
Poll: Get Ready for Flu readers receive their flu vaccinations
Tuesday, Jan. 09, 2007
School closures during a pandemic: Distancing makes a difference
Friday, Jan. 05, 2007
2006 entries
Pandemic flu and the elderly: A cause for concern
Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2006
Companies to develop rapid tests for avian flu
Thursday, Dec. 21, 2006
'Tis the Season: Holiday Traveler's Advice for Preventing the Spread of Infectious Disease
Friday, Dec. 15, 2006
Bird flu and flu pandemic: What role will vaccines play?
Friday, Dec. 08, 2006
Take our flu shot poll!
Friday, Dec. 01, 2006
Seasonal flu shots no protection for bird flu
Friday, Dec. 01, 2006
Community measures key in the event of a flu pandemic, experts say
Friday, Nov. 24, 2006
CDC: It's not too late to get your seasonal flu shot
Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2006
Advice on keeping kids safe from infections
Friday, Nov. 10, 2006
New Harvard Survey Finds One in Four Americans Say They May Lose Job or Business in Flu Pandemic
Thursday, Nov. 2, 2006
Don't take flu home for the holidays
Friday, Oct. 27, 2006
WHO Releases Report Calling for Increased Commitment to Global Influenza Resources
Monday, Oct. 23, 2006
The flu shot: The best thing you can do to head off the flu
Friday, Oct. 20, 2006
APHA Launches Get Ready Campaign to Help Americans Prepare Themselves for Flu Pandemic
Monday, Oct. 16, 2006
APHA Launches Flu Podcast Series
Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2006
How safe is my cat? Keeping Fluffy free from the flu
Friday, Oct. 6, 2006
APHA Fact Sheet Provides Advice on Pandemic Flu
Friday, Sept. 29, 2006
Deadliness of 1918-1919 flu linked to immune response in victims
Thursday, Sept. 28, 2006
Chicken about eating poultry? Properly cooking and handling your food is the answer
Friday, Sept. 22, 2006
Leavitt pledges U.S. support of global pandemic flu preparedness
Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2006
Take action! Tell your members of Congress that we need their help to be ready for pandemic flu
Friday, Sept. 15, 2006
School closings could negatively affect businesses
Monday, Sept. 11, 2006
Mute swan update
Thursday, Sept. 07, 2006
School preparedness for pandemic flu is a must
Friday, Sept. 01, 2006
What if your child's school closed because of pandemic flu?
Friday, Aug. 25, 2006
For pandemic flu prevention, the best advice may be "rub-a-dub-dub"
Thursday, Aug. 17, 2006
Michigan mute swans test positive for bird flu
Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2006
What does H5N1 mean?
Friday, Aug. 11, 2006
APHA Releases List of Questions and Answers on Pandemic Flu for the Public
Tuesday, Aug. 08, 2006
Indonesia Reports Additional H5N1 Human Cases
Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2006
Vaccine against avian flu is just the beginning
Thursday, July 27, 2006
Pandemic flu: Why should you care?
Monday, July 24, 2006
So what is a flu pandemic, anyway?
Friday July 21, 2007
Welcome to the APHA Get Ready blog
Thursday, July 20, 2006
About this blog
Wednesday, July 19, 2006
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