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Pandemic influenza

When a new kind of flu virus appears for which their is no immunity and no existing vaccine, it can spread rapidly from country to country. This rapid spread is called a pandemic.

Pandemics occur several times each century and can range in severity from the recent H1N1 pandemic to the crippling 1918 flu pandemic. Preparing for a pandemic  is a big challenge that government cannot handle by itself. We all need to make sure we are personally prepared. The resources listed on this page can help.

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For planners

Information for businesses, schools, local and state government agencies, public health agencies, tribes and other organizations.

For everyone

• Frequently Asked Questions: about pandemic influenza

• Fact sheet: about pandemic influenza
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• Pocket guide: “Pandemic Influenza: How You Can Prepare”
  View or print the brochure (PDF)  ·  Order print copies of the brochure

• Comic book: “No Ordinary Flu”--available in English or Spanish
  email us your order. Or download a PDF version

• Television ad "Germ Trail" Promotes handwashing and covering your cough to prevent the spread flu. Windows media - Real Media - Written transcript

• Home Care for Pandemic Flu from the American Red Cross (PDF).
  In Spanish

For tribes

• H1N1: A Message to Tribal Members: This video message was used by tribes during the H1N1 outbreak and is made available for historical reference and tribal outreach training.
  Video, 3:38 mins.
  Transcript

Websites with more pandemic flu information

• www.pandemicflu.gov The federal government's official pandemic influenza site at the Department of Health and Human Services.

• http://espanol.pandemicflu.gov Sitio integrado para tener acceso a la información n del Gobierno de los Estados Unidos sobre la gripe aviar y pandémica. Administrado por el Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos.

• Washington State Department of Fish & Wildlife  Information about avian influenza and wild birds with safety tips for bird watchers and hunters.

• Washington State Department of Agriculture  Information about pet birds, livestock fowl and eating and preparing poultry.

• Seattle King County Public Health  Planning information

• Your Local Health Department Many local health departments have additional information about pandemic flu and emergency preparedness. Find a link to yours here.

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