A pandemic is a global disease outbreak. An influenza pandemic occurs when a new influenza A virus emerges for which there is little or no immunity in the human population, begins to cause serious illness and then spreads easily person-to-person worldwide. The federal government, states, communities and industry are taking steps to prepare for and respond to an influenza pandemic.
A pandemic is likely to be a prolonged and widespread outbreak that could require temporary changes in many areas of society, such as schools, work, transportation and other public services. An informed and prepared public can take appropriate actions to decrease their risk during a pandemic.
As you begin your individual or family planning, you may want to review your state's planning efforts and those of your local public health and emergency preparedness officials. Many of the state plans and other planning information can be found at Pandemicflu.gov
A Guide to Pandemic Influenza for the Individual & Family
Information on how a flu pandemic might affect individuals and families and what they can do to plan and prepare. As you begin your individual or family planning, you may want to review your state's planning efforts and those of your local public health and emergency preparedness officials. Many of the state plans and other planning information can be found at pandemicflu.gov.
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Pandemic Flu Planning Checklist for Individuals & Families
You can prepare for an influenza pandemic now. You should know both the magnitude of what can happen during a pandemic outbreak and what actions you can take to help lessen the impact of an influenza pandemic on you and your family. This checklist will help you gather the information and resources you may need in case of a flu pandemic.
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Faith-Based & Community Organizations Pandemic Influenza Preparedness Checklist
The collaboration of Faith-Based and Community Organizations with public health agencies will be essential in protecting the public’s health and safety if and when an influenza pandemic occurs. This checklist provides guidance for religious organizations (churches, synagogues, mosques, temples, etc.), social service agencies that are faithbased, and community organizations in developing and improving influenza pandemic response and preparedness plans. Many of the points suggested here can improve your organization’s ability to protect your community during emergencies in general.
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Family Emergency Health Information Sheet
It is important to think about health issues that could arise if an influenza pandemic occurs, and how they could affect you and your loved ones. For example, if a mass vaccination clinic is set up in your community, you may need to provide as much information as you can about your medical history when you go, especially if you have a serious health condition or allergy.
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The sites we have selected below will give you the most up to date information about the Avian Bird Flu and Avian Influenza.
1. CDC: Avian Influenza (Bird Flu) The CDC offers information on what you should know, key facts, and the current situation. They have a question and answer section which answers many very relevant questions.
2. PandemicFlu.gov This site is your one stop guide to U.S. Government avian and pandemic flu information. A great source of information for everyone.
3. U.S. Department of State: Avian Influenza The U.S. Department of State offers a lengthy list of press releases and fact sheet about the avian influenza and human pandemic influenza.
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