Pandemic Basics
Staying informed is one of the first things you can do to prepare for pandemic. Start here to find out what this whole "pandemic" thing is all about, and how it might affect you.
Pandemic facts
- Pandemic Flu Facts
What is pandemic flu? How is it different from ordinary (seasonal) flu? How likely is an influenza pandemic? What would happen in Minnesota if we had a pandemic flu event?
- Avian and Pandemic
Influenza (Powerpoint 3.6 MB/33 slides)
(PDF: 1.0MB/33 pages)
Pandemic 101: Basic overview of influenza viruses, the avian H5N1 threat, and the possibility of pandemic.
Preparing for pandemic
- What You Can Do
To Prepare for Pandemic
This fact sheet from MDH will help individuals, families and communities prepare for pandemic flu to help you know what to expect, protect yourself and your family, get more information, and prepare your community.

