The U.S. Chamber today released "It's Not Flu as Usual," which is an H1N1 preparedness guide written for businesses of all sizes. Obtain an electronic version of the guide (PDF) and check out the accompanying press release for more information. This guidance is intended to provide recommendations on how businesses can:

• Prepare for the next wave of H1N1 flu, which may be more severe, in order to maintain business continuity.

• Protect employees' health.

• Cut through the maze of public information to focus on essential action steps.

You don't need to panic; you do need to prepare. For the latest federal information on the 2009 H1N1 influenza outbreak, visit http://www.flu.gov/ and www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu.