As people head out to family parties with BBQs, sparkler, food, and fireworks, health officials are reminding folks to keep the threat of swine flu in the back of their minds. Any time people are gathered, the spread of the H1N1 disease can take place.

Here are a few tips health officials would like us to know:

People who are sick with fever and a cough should stay home, away from public events, crowded places and family members in nursing homes or other similar settings.
Pregnant women, children under age 5, senior citizens over age 65 and residents with chronic health conditions, …read more