Pandemic Preparedness and Your Family
In 2009, a new strain of the influenza virus (2009 H1N1) spread worldwide to more than 214 countries, including the U.S. The pandemic - any disease that becomes widespread, affecting many people in many countries - resulted in substantial illness, hospitalizations and over 18,400 deaths. Pets also became infected from their sick owners. Prevention is the key to protecting your family and pets from these viruses.
Pandemic Preparedness Factsheet
Related Websites
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
FLU.gov: For Individuals And Families
Provides information about preparing for a pandemic directed specifically toward individuals, parents, expectant parents, and travelers.
FLU.gov
Provides information about preparing for a pandemic directed specifically toward individuals, parents, expectant parents, and travelers.
FLU.gov
H1N1 Flu Main Webpage
Main webpage of the CDC with 2009 H1N1 influenza resources and information.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Main webpage of the CDC with 2009 H1N1 influenza resources and information.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
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)
Pandemic Preparedness and Response
A website with links to other sites describing how to be sufficiently prepared for a pandemic event.
Extension Disaster Education Network (EDEN)
A website with links to other sites describing how to be sufficiently prepared for a pandemic event.
Extension Disaster Education Network (EDEN)
Preparedness Resources
Family
8 Ways You Can Stay Healthy At Work
Tips for protecting yourself and others from spreading illnesses at work
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Tips for protecting yourself and others from spreading illnesses at work
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Be Red Cross Ready: Taking Care of People With the Flu
Advice for taking care of the ill, taking care of yourself, and reducing spread is included.
American Red Cross (ARC)
Advice for taking care of the ill, taking care of yourself, and reducing spread is included.
American Red Cross (ARC)
How to Protect Yourself in the Workplace during a Pandemic
Tips for protecting yourself from influenza in the workplace.
U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)
Tips for protecting yourself from influenza in the workplace.
U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)
Novel H1N1 Flu
Factsheet explaining novel H1N1 influenza and protective measures to take.
University of Minnesota, College of Veterinary Medicine
Factsheet explaining novel H1N1 influenza and protective measures to take.
University of Minnesota, College of Veterinary Medicine
Pandemic Flu Preparation: The Workplace and the Community
Factsheet includes topics to consider when preparing a family, business, and community for pandemic flu.
University of South Dakota Extension
Factsheet includes topics to consider when preparing a family, business, and community for pandemic flu.
University of South Dakota Extension
Protect Yourself: Avian Flu: Animal Handlers (Not Poultry Employees)
Reference card containing signs and symptoms of avian flu in humans and birds, control measures, and precautions to take when handling animals.
Occupational Safety and Heath Administration
Reference card containing signs and symptoms of avian flu in humans and birds, control measures, and precautions to take when handling animals.
Occupational Safety and Heath Administration
Protect Yourself: Avian Flu: General Precautions
Quick reference on avian flu including signs of disease and general precautions to take to avoid becoming infected.
U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)
Quick reference on avian flu including signs of disease and general precautions to take to avoid becoming infected.
U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)
Seasonal and H1N1 2009: For Parents Who Have Children or Adolescents With High-Risk Medical Conditions
Brochure containing flu prevention information for parents of children with high-risk medical conditions.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Brochure containing flu prevention information for parents of children with high-risk medical conditions.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
The 2009 H1N1 Pandemic: Summary Highlights, April 2009-April 2010
Histormical overview of the 2009 H1N1 pandemic influenza situation.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Histormical overview of the 2009 H1N1 pandemic influenza situation.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Pets
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: 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)