As the U.S. prepares for a possible second wave of H1N1 or swine flu, as well as for the annual scourge of seasonal flu and colds, a new report from Consumer Reports helps households prepare for, prevent, and treat cold and flu symptoms safely and effectively, including recommendations for what to pack in an emergency kit for a flu outbreak.
Swine Flu Survival Kits: Consumer Reports Guidelines
The Huffington Post News Editors, Huffington Post
Thu, 08/06/2009 - 9:38am
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