Articles

Below are links to articles and documents of interest.

Department of Homeland Security

The National Strategy for Pandemic Influenza presents the approach to address the threat of pandemic influenza. It includes how the Federal Government intends to prepare, detect, and respond to a pandemic. It also outlines the important roles to be played by State and local governments, private industry, international partners, and most importantly individual citizens, including you and your families. (525KB PDF)

Mass Transit Pandemic Guideline

Pandemic Influenza Preparedness, Response, and Recovery Guide for Critical Infrastructure and Key Resources and intends to assist the owners and operators within the Mass Transit Sub-Sector of the Transportation Sector with planning for a catastrophic pandemic influenza. (688K PDF)

Preventing the Flu

The single best way to prevent seasonal flu is to get vaccinated each year, but good health habits like covering your cough and washing your hands often can help stop the spread of germs and prevent respiratory illnesses like the flu. There also are flu antiviral drugs that can be used to treat and prevent the flu.

World Health Organization

Best practices for communicating with the public during an outbreak. (1.4MB PDF)