A pandemic influenza (flu) occurs when a new flu virus strain begins to be easily spread around the world from person-to-person. While, seasonal influenza virus outbreaks occur annually, pandemic flu is indiscriminate and will cause severe illness and death even among healthy individuals. Understanding how influenza viruses spread and how to reduce your risk of contracting influenza is the first step to being prepared.
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Online Resources
- Stay At Home Toolkit (615kB)
- Pandemic Flu Personal and Family Guide (2.2 MB)
- Pandemic Flu Information (HHS)
- Pandemic Flu Resources (CDC)
- International Pandemic Preparedness (WHO)
Hand Washing Posters (PDF)
