Pandemic Influenza

World Health Organization information on H1N1 Flu

OPM Resources for agencies

Website References for Pandemic Influenza

Preparing for Pandemic Influenza
A quick guide from OPM on preparing for the Human Capital issues surrounding Pandemic Influenza.

http://www.redcrossstl.org/content.aspx?id=4610
The St. Louis Red Cross s ite contains a short video on preparing for a pandemic influenza outbreak.

OSHA Guidance
Document containing guidance on Pandemic Planning from OSHA.

http://www.whitehouse.gov/homeland/pandemic-influenza.html
Contains the President’s National Strategy for Pandemic Influenza

http://www.pandemicflu.gov/
One-stop access to U.S. Government avian and pandemic flu information to help in mitigation planning for the pandemic. Managed by the Department of Health and Human Services

http://www.hhs.gov/pandemicflu/
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) supports pandemic influenza activities in the areas of surveillance (detection), vaccine development and production, strategic stockpiling of antiviral medications, research, and risk communications. HHS is also the managing sponsor of PandemicFlu.gov, the official U.S. government Web site for information on pandemic flu and avian influenza.

http://www.foh.dhhs.gov/public/pandemicinfo/factsheets.html
Federal Occupational Health (FOH), an HHS division and a component of the U.S. Public Health Service, offers a continuum of preparedness and response services to assist in pandemic planning that are tailored to each agency’s unique needs. Several useful links are provided with the FAQ link serving as an excellent tool for Federal Managers in their planning efforts.

http://www.who.int/csr/disease/avian_influenza/en/index.html
WHO is coordinating the global response to human cases of H5N1 avian influenza and monitoring the corresponding threat of an influenza pandemic. Information on this page tracks the evolving situation and provides access to both technical guidelines and information useful for the general public.

http://www3.niaid.nih.gov/news/focuson/flu
Provides a wealth of date on Pandemic Influenza research and Influenza in general. Also provide excellent links and publication references.

https://www.llis.dhs.gov/DynamicPage.cfm?pageTitle=avianflu_external
In response to avian influenza outbreaks appearing in humans since 1997, LLIS.gov has gathered Lessons Learned, Good Stories, Best Practices, after-action reports, and other documents related to quarantine, bioterrorism, and disease outbreak. Links to State Emergency Operations Plans are included.

http://www.cdc.gov/flu/avian/
CDC provides what you should know, key facts and current situation. Provides many links to other sites

http://www.pandemicflu.ca/m_15.asp#C4
Provides links to other Federal Department and Agencies, all 50 states and many foreign countries concerning the Pandemic Influenza. Very useful site and should be a favorite for all PI planners.

http://www.who.int/csr/disease/avian_influenza/en/
Information on this page tracks the evolving situation and provides access to both technical guidelines and information useful for the general public

http://www.dhs.gov/dhspublic/interapp/editorial/editorial_0760.xml
Provides information on the National Strategy for Pandemic Influenza

http://www.fema.gov/government/coop/index.shtm
Provides information on Continuity of Operations (COOP) planning

http://www.hhs.gov/nvpo/pandemics/tabletopex.html
Provides additional Tabletop Exercise information and videos

http://www.deploymentlink.osd.mil/medical/medical_issues/immun/avian_flu.shtml
Provides useful background and FAQs

http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1005/101205tdpm1.htm
Commentary about US health care system and its inability to effectively combat a flu pandemic

http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/eid/vol11no08/04-1156_app1.htm
Cost-Benefit analysis of stockpiling drugs for influenza pandemic from the CDC

http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/EID/vol12no01/05-1371.htm
Non-pharmaceutical Interventions for Pandemic Influenza, National and Community Measures

http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/eid/vol10no12/04-0581.htm
H3N2 Influenza Virus Transmission from Swine to Turkeys, United States

http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/EID/vol11no10/04-1267.htm
Poultry-handling Practices during Avian Influenza Outbreak, Thailand

http://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/bb/archive/influenza/strategiesformitigatingflupandemicmodeled.html
Strategies for Mitigating a Flu Pandemic Modeled

http://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/bb/archive/influenza/whoreleasesupdateddraftoffluprotocol.html
WHO Releases Updated Draft of Its Pandemic Influenza Protocol for Rapid Response and Containment

http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/emergency/pandemicflu/
Fairfax, Va county Website addressing Pandemic Influenza with numerous links to other helpful sites.

http://cdlhn.com/moreinfo.cfm?sku=%20DR_060217_1217&type=phc
Video training on Pandemic Influenza in California

Historical Information
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/EID/vol12no01/05-0979.htm
1918 Influenza: the Mother of All Pandemics

http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/EID/vol12no01/05-0965.htm
Swine Influenza A Outbreak, Fort Dix, New Jersey, 1976

http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/eid/vol5no2/snacken.htm
The Next Influenza Pandemic: Lessons from Hong Kong, 1997

http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/EID/vol12no01/05-1254.htm
Influenza Pandemics of the 20th Century

FEB Pandemic Influenza Workshop Materials - January 24, 2007

COOP & Pandemic Influenza Guidance - FEMA
Pandemic Planning Assumptions
Local Response - KCMO Health Dept.
Focus on the Flu
Pandemic vs. Seasonal Influenza
Preparing for Pandemic - Dept. of Health & Human Services
Pandemic Flu Report - Dept. of Health & Human Services
Office of Personnel Pandemic Presentation

FEB Pandemic Influenza Workshop Materials - September 12, 2006

Workbook
Appendix A
Appendix B
Take Five Flyer
DHHS Pandemic Presentation

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