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An informed and prepared public is essential to minimizing the health effects of a pandemic and the resulting consequences to society. This page contains important health and safety information concer... Details >
The risk of avian influenza to travelers is very low. Only rare cases of human infection with avian influenza have occurred, and there has been no sustained human to human transmission. Travelers to a... Details >
This page provides information about pandemic influenza, including overview and references links, and preparedness resources.... Details >
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
This transcript is an interview with CDC Director, Julie L. Gerberding, M.D., M.P.H. that took place on November 1, 2005. In the transcript, Dr. Gerberding answers questions about influenza and avian ... Details >
It is important to think about health issues that could arise if an influenza pandemic occurs, and how they could affect you and your loved ones. For example, if a mass vaccination clinic is set up in... Details >
This document provides a description of how seasonal flu differs from pandemic flu. The information is presented in a chart format. Flu components discussed include outbreaks, exposure, people at risk... Details >
This fact sheet provides answers to questions about influenza pandemic. The fact sheet includes information on how a pandemic starts, how a pandemic spreads, the phases of pandemics, and the impact of... Details >
National Vaccine Program Office, U.S Department of Health and Human Services
An influenza pandemic is a global outbreak of disease that occurs when a new influenza A virus appears or “emerges” in the human population, causes serious illness, and then spreads easily from person... Details >
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Describes the origin, spread, and impact of influenza pandemics. Chronicles the history of pandemics and the preparations for future ones.... Details >
National Vaccine Program Office, U.S Department of Health and Human Services
Pandemics happen when a novel influenza virus emerges that infects and can be efficiently transmitted between humans. PandemicFlu.gov is intended to provide comprehensive government-wide information o... Details >