[Knowledge and practices about the prevention and the control of the influenza A H1N1 in the community of Floridablanca, Santander].

Introduction: The influenza A H1N1 generated a pandemic during 2009; governments around the world developed mitigation and control strategies to contain its spread. In Santander prevention plans in a local community were put into practice.

Objectives: The knowledge and practices of the population were assessed with respect to the prevention and control of pandemic influenza A H1N1.