Department of Defense Pandanmic Influenza Watchboard WHO Phase 3 DoD Phase 1 Home Servicemembers, Civilians and Families Health Care Planners and Providers DoD Leadership History FAQS Glossary Links
Welcome to the Department of Defense Pandemic Influenza Watchboard
In an influenza pandemic, the DoD's mission is to preserve the U.S. combat capabilities and readiness and to support U.S. government efforts to save lives, reduce human suffering and slow the spread of infection.

We have created this site to provide:

  • Information about avian and pandemic flu, including recent outbreaks
  • Department of Defense involvement in dealing with avian and pandemic flu, and
  • How it could affect Servicemember and civilian health.

Servicemembers, Civilians and Families Section

  • Provides frequently asked questions on avian and pandemic influenza
  • Provides resources for preparing for a pandemic flu outbreak and brochures available for downloading.

Health Care Planners and Providers Section

  • Provides essential guidelines, resources, and surveillance and detection data.

DoD Leadership Section

  • Provides links to testimonies, speeches, briefs by DoD Leadership and sites on the Pandemic Influenza Initiative.
http://www.pandemicflu.gov
Visit PandemicFlu.gov for one-stop access to U.S. Government avian and pandemic flu information. HHS is responsible for Pandemic Influenza Planning.