Pandemics and Diseases

What is it?

A pandemic is a global disease outbreak. An influenza pandemic occurs when a new influenza virus emerges for which there is little or no immunity in the human population and the virus begins to cause serious illness and then spreads easily person-to-person worldwide. (Ready.gov) Learn More.

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Pandemic Influenza Planning and Response (PandemicFlu.gov)
Seasonal Flu versus Pandemic Flu (PandemicFlu.gov)
Key Facts About Influenza and the Influenza Vaccine (CDC)
Pandemic Influenza (Pandemicflu.gov)
Bioterrorism Agents & Diseases (CDC)
Bioterrorism Agents/Diseases by Category (CDC)
Patient and Provider Education Materials (CDC)
Instructions to Estimate the Potential Impact of the Next Influenza Pandemic Upon Locale (CDC)

Chemical Emergency Information for First Responders (CDC)
Influenza Vaccine Bulletins (CDC)
Preventing Seasonal Flu (CDC)
Influenza Symptoms (CDC)
Pandemic Flu (Pandemicflu.gov)
Avian Flu (CDC)
Swine Flu (CDC)
Infection Control in Health Care Facilities (CDC)
Clinical Descriptions and Lab Diagnosis (CDC)
Pandemic Influenza Guidance Supplement to the 2006 Public Health Emergency Preparedness Cooperative Agreement Phase II (CDC)
Flu References and Resources (CDC)
Recent Outbreaks and Incidents (CDC)

For more information on Pandemic Influenza and Diseases please review these resources on PandemicFlu.gov

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