Pandemic Influenza
Health authorities in the United States and worldwide are
concerned that an H5N1 avian influenza virus strain might
initiate a global influenza pandemic. Avian influenza is commonly
known as "bird flu."
While no one can say for certain that the bird flu will become
a pandemic, many scientists believe that it is just a matter
of time before the next influenza pandemic occurs. When and
where a pandemic will occur is not predictable. While it may
not be this year, or next, it is never too early to prepare
yourself and your family for an outbreak.
This website is designed to provide Federal Pandemic policy
and information for DOE business planning. It is also structured
to provide practical information that you can use now in preparing
you and your family for a pandemic.
In the event that a pandemic strikes, DOE work operations
will be affected, and DOE management will use this website
as well as many other means to provide up-to-date information
regarding work schedules and other vital employment information
to employees. In the meantime, use this site to become informed,
and prepare.
This webpage provides links to information about avian influenza,
the H5N1 virus, and the risk to human health of a potential
pandemic of avian influenza. Information is provided on pandemic
planning ongoing through the Federal Government, the World
Health Organization, by individual States, and DOE HQ and
Field Site's.
WHO Pandemic Alert Phase: Phase 3: No or very limited
human-to-human transmission
What you Need to Know: The Basics
What you Need to Know: In Depth
Avian Flu Watch:
Key Facts About Avian Influenza (Bird Flu) and Avian Influenza
A (H5N1) Virus - Updated
This fact sheet provides general information about avian influenza
(bird flu) and information about one type of bird flu, called
avian influenza A (H5N1), that has caused infections in birds
in Asia and Europe and in humans in Asia.
Personnel Guidelines In A Pandemic
Federal Policy, Guidance and Information Sources
For further information please
contact:
Dr. Bonnie Richter,
Office Director,
Office of Illness and Injury
Prevention Programs
(301) 903-4501
This page was last updated on October 28, 2008
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