Flu season is almost here. The typical flu season kills 36,000 Americans, hospitalizes 200,000 and costs U.S. businesses $10 billion in lost productivity. With the potentially deadly H1N1 strain in the mix, public officials fear this year’s impacts could be far worse. How can companies and individuals minimize risk? “It’s Not Flu as Usual: An H1N1 Business Preparedness Guide,” by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, offers good advice. Download it here (PDF), courtesy of the Oregon Association of Nurseries.