In anticipation of a possible flu pandemic, the Life Sciences group at CTNSP has started a number of initiatives to address both civilian and military implications.

UPDATE 7 July 2008: In response to great demand for our initial poster, Bird Flu and You, we have developed a new product called Weathering the Storm: Leading Your Organization Through a Pandemic Flu Event. It is designed for organizational leaders, and concentrates on non-medical intervention and organizational readiness during a pandemic. At present, it is available on this website in draft form. Please download it and use it with the caveat that it is a draft. We welcome your comments on Weathering the Storm throughout the summer as we prepare to print and distribute this useful poster.

This poster is based on the November 2006 Defense & Technology Paper from CTNSP, “Weathering the Storm: Leading Your Organization Through a Pandemic.” This report is freely available on our website, or as a hard copy upon request.

Below, due to continued demand, Bird Flu and You is still available in both large and small sizes as downloadable electronic files. It is available in nine languages. While we do have a limited number of English-language hard copies, we currently do not have hard copies of the foreign language translations. You may print out these electronic files to use at your organization.

Please note if you intend on publishing some or all of the materials and your organization is outside the United States government you must obtain written permission from the authors. Email lifesciences@ndu.edu if you to inquire about such permission.

Electronic versions are listed below as Adobe Acrobat pdf files.

This guide does not necessarily represent the views of the National Defense University or of the Department of Defense. This guide is not intended to substitute for information from law enforcement officials or medical professionals. In the event of an emergency, you should contact the appropriate agencies.