Pandemic Influenza--Past, Present, Future: Communicating Today Based on the Lessons from the 1918-1919 Influenza Pandemic
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Proceedings of a one-day workshop, held on October 17, 2006. A panel of experts discussed how the 1918–1919 pandemic affected daily life in the United States
and what lessons can be learned and applied to planning today. The goals of the meeting were to:
- provide participants with a frame of reference and historical background on the 1918–1919 influenza pandemic,
- identify contemporary pandemic influenza issues and questions, and
- present guidance for the development of communication materials and messages that can be used in the event of an influenza pandemic.
Foreword
Executive Summary
Morning Session
Charge to Group
Welcome and Opening Remarks
Opening Comments
The Effects on Society at Large
Panel Discussion
Questions from the Audience
The Effects of Infrastructure and Government
Panel Discussion
Afternoon Session
The Effects on Individual and Family Life
Panel Discussion
Questions from the Audience
Closing Remarks
Appendix A: Agenda
Appendix B: List of Historical Resources
Appendix C: Probable Stakeholder Concerns List
Appendix D: Audience Questions List
Appendix E: Audience Feedback
