Red Cross Survey Finds Overwhelming Majority Of Public Taking Steps Against H1N1 Flu Virus

A recent poll on the H1N1 flu conducted by the American Red Cross found that more Americans are taking or planning on taking extra measures to cover their coughs and sneezes with tissue (78%) or wash their hands more carefully (76%) to avoid getting the flu. The survey also found that 62 percent plan on being vaccinated against this new flu virus if one is offered.