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A flu pandemic is the rapid spread of a new type of flu virus from one country to another. People would not be immune to the new virus and there would be no existing vaccine to fight it.
Preparing for a pandemic is a big challenge that will take more than
government alone. We all need to make sure we are personally
prepared. The resources listed on this page can help.
Public Outreach Campaigns
Help prevent the spread of germs. (Available in PDF format in: English, Cambodian, Chinese, Korean, Russian, Spanish, Vietnamese.) "Cover Your Cough" posters and brochures
Pandemic flu summit brought attention to preparedness. Pandemic Influenza Plan Summary Washington State Department of Health. Planning Guidance for State Agencies Pandemic Influenza: A planning guide for Washington State Agencies (PDF, 735 KB). H5N1 Testing for Clinicians Guidelines for obtaining testing for suspected H5N1. Isolation and quarantine Guidelines and forms. Legal authorities in a health emergency Including local government authorities. Community Strategy for Pandemic Influenza Mitigation Designed to help state, territorial, tribal and local communities plan to take actions that can reduce the spread of disease during a pandemic Links to Other Pandemic Influenza Web Sites
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