Pandemic Preparation

What is an Influenza Pandemic?
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.

Should a pandemic occur the public must be able to depend on its government to provide scientifically sound public health information quickly, openly and dependably.

Additional Information

• What is an Influenza Pandemic?
• Personal Pandemic Influenza Planning Checklist
• Business and Industry Pandemic Influenza Planning Checklist
• Child Care and Preschool Pandemic Influenza Planning Checklist
• Emergency Medical Service and Non-Emergent Medical Transport Organizations Pandemic Influenza Planning Checklist
• Faith-Based & Community Organizations Pandemic Influenza Planning Checklist
• Home Health Care Services Pandemic Influenza Planning Checklist
• Medical Offices and Clinics Pandemic Influenza Planning Checklist
• State and Local Pandemic Influenza Planning Checklist
• School District (K-12) Pandemic Influenza Planning Checklist