How to Get H1N1 Mobile Updates and Information on Social Networks

The H1N1 (swine flu virus) is a pandemic around the world, with at least 47 states within the United States reporting serious outbreaks of the virus. Staying updated about where the swine flu is most prevalent is imperative to keeping you and your family safe. Technology is a great way to stay informed of the H1N1 virus in your area.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Follow the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) on Twitter, Facebook or MySpace to keep abreast of the newest information on the H1N1, swine flu virus. The CDC has daily updates the status of the swine flu virus and any emergency information you may need to avoid contact with H1N1.

2. Get information on your cell phone concerning CDC pandemic figures and guidelines. The Centers for Disease Control has a new mobile CDC website that will allow you to sign up for H1N1 mobile updates on your cellular device. You can even have H1N1 information text messaged to your cell phone to stay updated on the swine flu.Text the word HEALTH to 87000 to sign up for the text service.

3. Check out YouTube. The CDC regularly updates the status of the swine flu virus via YouTube. You can get information on swine flu updates, protective measures to avoid the H1N1 virus, and ways to protect your children from swine flu as well. In addition, if you have a blog or website, the Centers for Disease Control has both widgets, images and buttons that are easy to add to keep you and your followers updated on the status of the swine flu virus.