To help local businesses and organizations prepare for flu season, the American Red Cross Central Illinois Chapter is offering a free presentation on pandemic flu, with a special emphasis on the novel H1N1 virus.

This free half-hour presentation provides information about the H1N1 virus; how to recognize the symptoms of infection; and how to prepare and prevent the spread of H1N1 in the home and office.

To schedule a free flu presentation for your business or organization, please contact Ashley Bauer at (309) 677-7272, Ext. 221, or abauer@redcrossillinois.org.