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EINSTEIN ON FLU
To address increased concerns over seasonal and H1N1 flu, please find the following below: information about flu preparedness efforts in the Einstein community , a video that answers commonly-asked questions, and additional resources that will provide access to the most current information.
H1N1 and Seasonal Flu Prevention and Treatment
Stephen Baum, M.D., professor of microbiology & immunology and of medicine at Einstein, discusses the coming flu season and how to prevent transmission of the H1N1 and seasonal influenza viruses. Belinda Ostrowsky, M.D., assistant professor of medicine, division of infectious diseases, at Einstein and an infectious disease specialist at Montefiore Medical Center, discusses treatment for both strains of flu.
Quick Tips
| • | Get vaccinated for both H1N1 and seasonal flu |
| • | Wash hands or use alcohol-based sanitizer often |
| • | If you think you have the flu, stay home from work or school |
| • | If you are in a high-risk category or severe symptoms persist, seek medical attention |
The interviews above are also available in a downloadable PDF format below.
Dr. Stephen Baum, M.D. 
| Dr. Belinda Ostrowsky, M.D.
- Please visit the Human Resources website for an update on the H1N1
- For more information, visit the CDC’s Flu Essentials page
Resources
National
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (H1N1)
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Seasonal)
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration (H1N1)
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration (Seasonal)
International
- World Health Organization (H1N1)
- World Health Organization (Seasonal)
New York City and State
- New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (H1N1)
- New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (Seasonal)
- New York State Department of Health (H1N1)
- New York State Department of Health (Seasonal)
