Pandemic Preparedness and Your Business
In 2009, a new strain of influenza (2009 H1N1) caused the first influenza pandemic in more than 40 years. Businesses and employers have an important role in protecting their employees’ health and safety. Planning is essential to protect your employees and limit the negative impact the situation may have on both your business and community.
Pandemic Preparedness Factsheet
Related Websites
Business Planning for Influenza
Information and links on all aspects of business preparedness for H1N1 and H5N1 influenza situations.
FLU.gov
Information and links on all aspects of business preparedness for H1N1 and H5N1 influenza situations.
FLU.gov
Flu Vaccine Locator
Provides maps and an easy way to find available flu vaccines in a given area.
FLU.gov
Provides maps and an easy way to find available flu vaccines in a given area.
FLU.gov
FLU.gov
Website with information and resources related to influenza (seasonal and pandemic) and ways to protect yourself and your family.
Multiple Federal Agencies
Website with information and resources related to influenza (seasonal and pandemic) and ways to protect yourself and your family.
Multiple Federal Agencies
Guidance On Preparing Workplaces For an Influenza Pandemic
Extensive guide including information on protecting employees and staying operational during a pandemic.
U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)
Extensive guide including information on protecting employees and staying operational during a pandemic.
U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)
HHS Pandemic Influenza Plan
Describes the government's plan for dealing with a pandemic. There are a couple of useful links, as well as access to a PDF of the complete pandemic plan.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
Describes the government's plan for dealing with a pandemic. There are a couple of useful links, as well as access to a PDF of the complete pandemic plan.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
Influenza Pandemic
Provides information on steps to take to prevent a pandemic and what do if one occurs, as well as links to other resources.
Ready.gov
Provides information on steps to take to prevent a pandemic and what do if one occurs, as well as links to other resources.
Ready.gov
Pandemic Influenza
Website of resources on pandemic influenza preparedness in the workplace.
U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)
Website of resources on pandemic influenza preparedness in the workplace.
U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)
Pandemic Influenza Plan
This document provides federal and state plans for pandemic influenza preparation and response.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
This document provides federal and state plans for pandemic influenza preparation and response.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
Quick Reference For Businesses and Employers 2009 H1N1 Flu Planning and Response
General information meant to aid businesses in protecting employees and ensuring business continuity during an H1N1 outbreak.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
General information meant to aid businesses in protecting employees and ensuring business continuity during an H1N1 outbreak.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Additional Web Resources
All Businesses
It Is Not Flu as Usual: An H1N1 Business Preparedness Guide
Guide for businesses regarding absenteeism, federal aid, hazards, and ways to be proactive before a pandemic event.
United States Chamber of Commerce
Guide for businesses regarding absenteeism, federal aid, hazards, and ways to be proactive before a pandemic event.
United States Chamber of Commerce
Pandemic Influenza: Guide for Critical Infrastructure and Key Resources
Information for businesses on maintaining continuity, individual responsibilities, and recovering from a pandemic event.
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
Information for businesses on maintaining continuity, individual responsibilities, and recovering from a pandemic event.
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
Planning For 2009 H1N1 Influenza: A Preparedness Guide For Small Businesses
Guidebook to help small business owners develop and implement their own pandemic preparedness plan.
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
Guidebook to help small business owners develop and implement their own pandemic preparedness plan.
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
Livestock Producers
Frequently Asked Questions: The 2009 H1N1 Flu Virus
Information about the 2009 H1N1 flu virus and its affect on humans and animals.
American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)
Information about the 2009 H1N1 flu virus and its affect on humans and animals.
American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)
H1N1 Influenza and Pigs
Information about H1N1 and principles to help prevent infection in pigs.
Colorado State University Extension
Information about H1N1 and principles to help prevent infection in pigs.
Colorado State University Extension
Novel H1N1 Biosecurity Recommendations for Producers
Factsheet for individuals working with animals to help prevent the introduction or spread of influenza in production animal settings.
National Pork Board
Factsheet for individuals working with animals to help prevent the introduction or spread of influenza in production animal settings.
National Pork Board
Swine Health Fact Sheet: Swine Influenza Virus
Factsheet discussing the cause and prevention of swine influenza virus in pigs.
National Pork Producers Council and American Association of Swine Practioners
Factsheet discussing the cause and prevention of swine influenza virus in pigs.
National Pork Producers Council and American Association of Swine Practioners
What Pork Producers and Workers Need to Know About Influenza (Flu) in Pigs and People
Factsheet discussing swine influenza in pigs and how to prevention measures.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and U.S. Department of Agriculture
Factsheet discussing swine influenza in pigs and how to prevention measures.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and U.S. Department of Agriculture
Veterinary Clinics
Frequently Asked Questions about the 2009 H1N1 Flu Virus and Pets
Information for pet owners about the 2009 H1N1 flu and pets.
American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)
Information for pet owners about the 2009 H1N1 flu and pets.
American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)
Frequently Asked Questions by Veterinarians about 2009 H1N1 Flu Virus
Information for veterinarians about diagnosis, sampling, testing and more for the 2009 H1N1 influenza virus.
American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)
Information for veterinarians about diagnosis, sampling, testing and more for the 2009 H1N1 influenza virus.
American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)
Pandemic Preparedness for Veterinarians
Information to help veterinarians prepare and protect their families, employees and business during pandemic situations.
American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)
Information to help veterinarians prepare and protect their families, employees and business during pandemic situations.
American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)