Pandemic Preparedness
Pandemic Influenza Preparedness
- An influenza pandemic* occurs when a new human influenza (flu) virus emerges against which most people have little or no immunity.
- Influenza pandemics have the potential to cause illness in many people of all ages, and results in many deaths.
- Influenza pandemics have a major impact on everyone in the community, even those who do not become ill.
(* A pandemic means simultaneous outbreaks of an illness around the world).
Preparing for an influenza pandemic
- Families, business, government and community organisations should prepare now to minimise the impact of an influenza pandemic in the future.
- Preparing for an influenza pandemic should be an activity that fits in with preparations for other emergencies such as bushfires, floods and heatwaves.
- Here we provide information and links to additional resources to assist everyone to understand, prepare for, and respond to an influenza pandemic.
Planning for an Influenza Pandemic
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Individuals & Families |  |
Health Professionals |
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Business, Government and Community Organisations |  |
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