Pandemic Influenza Planning Resources
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How are avian, pandemic, and seasonal flu different?
Avian flu is caused by avian influenza viruses, which occur naturally among birds.
Pandemic flu is flu that causes a global outbreak, or pandemic, of serious illness that spreads easily from person to person. Currently there is no pandemic flu.
Seasonal flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses.
CDC Avian Influenza Site
Department of Health & Human Services
Pandemic Influenza Planning Checklist
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Workplace/Business Resources
In the event of pandemic influenza, businesses will play a key role in protecting employees' health and safety as well as limiting the negative impact to the economy and society. Planning for pandemic influenza is critical. Companies that provide critical infrastructure services, such as power and telecommunications, also have a special responsibility to plan for continued operation in a crisis and should plan accordingly. As with any catastrophe, having a contingency plan is essential.
Community strategies that delay or reduce the impact of a pandemic (also called non-pharmaceutical interventions) may help reduce the spread of disease until a vaccine is available.
HHS and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have developed guidelines, including a checklist, to assist businesses in planning for a pandemic outbreak as well as for other comparable catastrophes.
Other Planning Resources from the Pandemic Influenza Planning Summit (December 2006)
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Individual and Family Planning Resources
Take common-sense steps to limit the spread of germs. Make good hygiene a habit.
- Wash hands frequently with soap and water.
- Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze.
- Put used tissues in a waste basket.
- Cough or sneeze into your upper sleeve if you don't have a tissue.
- Clean your hands after coughing or sneezing. Use soap and water or an alcohol-based hand cleaner.
- Stay at home if you are sick.
It is always a good idea to practice good health habits.
Community strategies that delay or reduce the impact of a pandemic (also called non-pharmaceutical interventions) may help reduce the spread of disease until a vaccine is available.
As you plan, it is important to think about the challenges that you might face, particularly if a pandemic is severe. It may take time to find the answers to these challenges. Below are some situations that could be caused by a severe pandemic and possible ways to address them. A checklist and fill-in sheets for family health information and emergency contact information have been prepared to help guide your planning and preparation.
Planning guides are available in nine languages.
Additional Resources:
Download your copy of the Van Buren/Cass District Health Department Hand Washing Poster here.
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Health Care Planning Resources
Health-care providers will play a crucial role in the event of a pandemic. Planning for pandemic influenza is key. The following checklists, toolkit, and guidelines will assist health-care providers and service organizations in planning for a pandemic outbreak. Included are resources for: - Home Health
- Medical Offices/Clinics
- EMS/Non-emergent Transport
- Hospitals
- Long-Term Care/Residential Facilities
Interiem Guidance for Infection Control in Health Care Facilities
Pandemic Influenza Toolkit
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School Resources
Community strategies that delay or reduce the impact of a pandemic (also called non-pharmaceutical interventions) may help reduce the spread of disease until a vaccine is available
Developed by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the Department of Education, these checklists can assist local educational agencies in developing and/or improving plans to prepare for and respond to an influenza pandemic. Specific resources for the following facilites can be found on the school resources page.
- Schools (k-12)
- Child Care/Daycare Facilities
- Colleges/Universities
Michigan Department of Community Health/Michigan Department of Education Pandemic Influenza Guidance and Toolkit
Michigan Prepares Website- How do I protect my community (Schools)
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Community Resources
Community strategies that delay or reduce the impact of a pandemic (also called non-pharmaceutical interventions) may help reduce the spread of disease until a vaccine is available.
CDC has issued guidelines on actions, designed primarily to reduce contact between people, that community government and health officials can take to try to limit the spread of pandemic flu.
Faith-based and community organizations will play an integral role in the event of a pandemic. Health and Human Services (HHS) and Center for Disease Control (CDC) have developed a checklist to assist community organizations with their pandemic planning. The Medical Reserve Corps has adapted HHS planning checklists to create guidelines for Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) units.
Faith-based Planning Checklist
Community Mitigation Strategies
Michigan Prepares Website
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