Pandemic Flu

Current WHO phase of pandemic alert
(World Health Organization (WHO))
http://www.who.int/influenza/preparedness/pandemic/h5n1phase/en/

Tracks the level of threat from a global flu outbreak, on a scale of 1 to 6.

Pandemic Awareness: Flu.gov
(Department of Health and Human Services)
http://www.flu.gov/pandemic/index.html

This section of a US government site focuses on global flu outbreaks, called pandemics. Use the topic areas on the left to find information. Includes avian (bird) flu and swine flu. Click on Planning & Preparedness for material targeted for groups such as families, travelers, workers, communities, and health professionals.

South Carolina Pandemic Influenza Preparedness
(SC Department of Health and Environmental Control)
http://www.scdhec.gov/administration/library/CR-009538.pdf

What is South Carolina doing to prepare for the possibility of a global outbreak of flu? You can read about areas the state is addressing or download a copy of the state's Pandemic Influenza Plan in .pdf format.

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Last Modified: Thursday April 19, 2012 12:01 PM