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Pandemic Influenza
A pandemic is a global disease outbreak that occurs when a new strain of influenza virus emerges to which people have little or no immunity.
Because people have no immunity, the virus is easily passed from person-to-person and travels quickly around the world, causing illness and death.
Pandemics have occured three times in the past 100 years. Yet, no one knows when the next influenza pandemic will occur or how severe it will be.
If and when a pandemic begins, everyone will be at risk. Isolation, quarantine and social distancing measures might delay the spread of the virus, but they will likely not be able to completely stop it.
That is why local, state and federal governments are planning now how to respond to pandemic influenza.
You can begin taking steps today to protect your family against pandemic influenza. Use the resources on this page to learn all you can about pandemic influenza. Create a plan for your family. Pack an emergency
supplies kit, and know where to get credible, local information when a pandemic does occur.
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Learn more:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
US Dept of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
NOVA Pandemic Flu Video
Planning Toolkits:
Faith-Based Organizations
Schools
Businesses
Planning Checklists:
Businesses
Child Care Agencies or Preschools
Colleges and Universities
Faith-Based Organizations
Individuals
Schools
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