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Overview The National Strategy for Pandemic Influenza, issued on November 1, 2005, guides our nation's preparedness and response to an influenza pandemic, with the intent of (1) stopping, slowing or otherwise limiting the spread of a pandemic to the United States; (2) limiting the domestic spread of a pandemic, and mitigating disease, suffering and death; and (3) sustaining infrastructure and mitigating impact to the economy and the functioning of society. The Strategy charges the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services with leading the federal pandemic preparedness. The Implementation Plan for the National Strategy, released on May 3, 2006, translates the Strategy into more than 300 actions for Federal departments and agencies and sets clear expectations for State and local governments and other non-Federal entities. It also provides guidance for all Federal departments and agencies on the development of their own plans. National Strategy Outlines responsibilities that individuals, industry, state and local governments, and the federal government have for preparing and responding to a pandemic The One Year Summary reports on the progress of Federal Departments and Agencies in implementing the National Strategy for Pandemic Influenza Implementation Plan (National Plan). Approximately two-thirds of the 324 actions in the National Plan were targetd for completion within one year of the National Plan’s release. Of the one year actions, nearly 90 percent have been completed. - Vaccine Prioritization (HHS & DHS)
Draft plan determines which groups and individuals are vaccinated first in the event of a flu pandemic to reduce impact on health and minimize disruption to society and the economy. - Implementation Plan Fact Sheet [En Español] (The White House Archive)
Provides brief overview of the 234-page plan - Implementation Plan for the National Strategy (PDF - 4MB)
The Implementation Plan identifies the critical steps that must be taken immediately and over the coming months and years to address the threat of an influenza pandemic. It assigns specific responsibilities to Departments and Agencies across the Federal Government, and includes measures of progress and timelines for implementation. It also provides initial guidance for State, local, and tribal entities, businesses, schools and universities, communities, and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), on the development of their institutional plans and provides initial guidance for individuals and families on ways that they can prepare for a pandemic. - Press Briefing by Scott McClellan and Homeland Security Advisor Fran Townsend (The White House Archive)
Federal Agency Pandemic Planning Implementation Plans The National Strategy for Pandemic Influenza Implementation Plan contains over three hundred actions for Federal Departments and Agencies, almost all with timelines and measures of progress. The December 2006 Summary of Progress contains a list of actions due to be completed within 6 months of the release of the National Strategy for Pandemic Influenza Implementation Plan, followed by a summary of progress (in italics) prepared by the relevant Department(s) and Agency(ies) for this report. The assessment is indicated directly after the action number. Note: The Summary refers to chapters four through nine because they contain action items; chapters one, two and three do not. Individual Department and Agency Reports (as available): top of page
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Activities - Pandemic Planning Updates
Each report provides status on five key planning areas: monitoring and surveillance, vaccines, antiviral medications, state and local preparedness, and communications.
- Update VI, January 9, 2009
- Update V, March 17, 2008
- Update IV, July 18, 2007
- Update III, November 13, 2006
- Update II, June 29, 2006
- Update, March 13, 2006
- HHS Pandemic Influenza Plan Fact Sheet
Provides brief overview of the 395-page plan - HHS Pandemic Influenza Plan
Supplies guidance to national, state, and local policy makers and health departments, outlining key roles and responsibilities during a pandemic and specifying preparedness needs and opportunities.
- Leadership Forum and Blog
On June 13, 2007, Secretary Leavitt convened a leadership forum on pandemic preparedness, bringing together highly influential leaders from the business, faith, civic and health care sectors to discuss how best to help Americans become more prepared for a possible influenza pandemic. The Department hosted this five-week blog summit to expand this conversation as part of an ongoing effort by the Department to help Americans become more prepared. Declaration to provide targeted liability protections for H5N1 vaccine. Read about research, supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), that uses computer modeling to predict results of different actions to reduce the number of cases and slow the spread of pandemic flu. Includes video clip of two scenarios.- U.S. to Provide Antiviral Medication to Latin America and the Caribbean for Novel H1N1 Influenza
U.S. provides 420,000 treatment courses of Tamiflu (Oseltamavir) to the Pan-American Health Organization (PAHO) to fight the novel H1N1 influenza in Latin America and the Caribbean - HHS Awards Contracts Totaling More Than $1 Billion To Develop Cell-Based Influenza Vaccine
- FDA Approves New Laboratory Test to Detect Human Infections with Avian Influenza A/H5 Viruses
- HHS Assists States With Another Antiviral Drug Purchase
- HHS Assists States With Antiviral Drug Purchases
- HHS Buys Additional Antiviral Medication as Preparations for Potential Influenza Pandemic Continue
- HHS Buys Additional Vaccine As Preparations For Potential Influenza Pandemic Continue
- HHS Buys Vaccine and Antivirals in Preparation for a Potential Influenza Pandemic
- Terrorism and Other Public Health Emergencies: A Reference Guide for the Media
How to quickly and clearly communicate terrorism and public health emergency messages to the public Understand what the President's Executive Order says through a series of questions and answers.
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Other Federal Agency Activities Provides overview of State Department actions- Avian and Pandemic Influenza: The Global Response (PDF – 2.3MB) (Avian Influenza Action Group, U.S. Department of State)
Summary of international actions to prevent an avian influenza pandemic among humans. Gives information on assistance provided to affected countries This report provides information on the progress of domestic and international monitoring of birds for H5N1 and preparation for the possibility of H5N1 in birds reaching the United States. Supplies reports of efforts to protect the United States against highly transmissible forms of avian influenza, via trade restrictions, monitoring, and other actions- [PDF en Español - 228KB]
Describes two types of bird flu and how the USDA is working with agencies nationally and internationally to watch for bird flu. Provides access to online resources on avian influenza including reports, fact sheets, and a RSS feed created from various news sourcesAvian Flu (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency) Provides an overview of Environmental Protection Agency's actions. Provides information on avian influenza in migratory birds and the Department of the Interior plans to protect the health of employees and the 450 million people who visit Department-managed lands each year. Provides guidance and recommendations on infection control in the workplace, including information on potential proper mask and respirator use.- Emergency Planning: Influenza Outbreak (U.S. Department of Education)
Provides tools to assist with disseminating health information, planning for staff and student absences, and maintaining a learning environment during a Pandemic. - Pandemic Influenza Preparedness, Response, and Recovery Guide for Critical Infrastructure and Key Resources (PDF) (3.91MB) (U.S. Department of Homeland Security)
Provides contingency planning process for a pandemic. Also provides business planners with sector-specific and common pandemic information planning variables keyed to escalating disaster phases. Contains a comprehensive all-hazards approach to enhance the ability of the United States to manage domestic incidents. Forms the basis of how the federal government coordinates with state, local, and tribal governments and the private sector during incidents. Provides information about avian flu, including recent outbreaks, Department of Defense involvement in dealing with avian flu, and how it could affect service member and civilian health. Lists VA resources on pandemic flu Provides planning resources to assist first responders in preparing for a national flu pandemic. View a web site showing current information about wild bird sampling for early detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in the United States- EMS Pandemic Influenza Guidelines for Statewide Adoption (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration)
Plans and procedures that define the role of emergency medical services (EMS) in preparing for, mitigating and responding to pandemic influenza. - Recommendations for Protocol Development for 9-1-1 Personnel (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration)
Guidance for state and local EMS and 9-1-1 agencies developing pandemic influenza plans and operational protocols.
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