Home > Family & Home > Hazards and Threats > Flu > Precautions for Older Adults Regarding the Flu Reasonable precautions will not only help to prevent the spread of the flu but may also save lives in vulnerable populations such as the elderly. Talking to Your Children About the Flu [Image: Sneeze] Talking to your child about a flu outbreak or any hazard is helpful in preventing fear and in reducing the risk of infecting others. More Information About the Flu from the Extension Disaster Education Network [Image: EDEN logo and link to flu site] This site provides information and links to other resources regarding influenza. Resources on this site address such questions as: How can we prevent the flu? What is H1N! flu? Is there an effective vaccine for H1N1 flu? Who is most at risk? What is the difference between pandemic influenza and seasonal outbreaks of the flu? What are the latest recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control? H1N1 (Swine Flu) and YOU: Answers to Some of Your Questions [Image: Washing hands] Based on information from the Centers for Disease Control, this fact sheet provides details about the latest "swine flu" virus and ways you can try to protect yourself and others from it.  more articles... You can’t get swine flu eating pork (Distributed 04/27/09) You can’t get swine flu from eating pork or pork products, says an LSU AgCenter extension nutritionist. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there is no evidence that a person can get swine flu from touching raw pork or from eating pork that has been properly prepared, says Beth Reames. Smart Choices: Five Steps in Handwashing [Image: handwashing] Remember the five steps of handwashing to prevent the spread of infection. Preschoolers May Indicate the Flu Season Has Arrived It’s that time again, time for sharing germs and illnesses. October through the 1st of March is deemed flu season with the peak being the end of January and February. One question on a parent’s mind is, “Is it necessary to get my child vaccinated for the flu this year?”