The next influenza pandemic will affect everyone, all over the world.
Find out what you need to know, and what you can do now to start preparing.
Also find out about the community planning that is needed for schools,
hospitals, businesses, and your government, to make sure you can continue
to receive the services you need.
Pandemic
Basics
Start here! Get background information on pandemics, the effect
they might have on Minnesota, and what you can do to prepare now.
MDH Pandemic Planning
The Minnesota Department of Health leads the human health aspects of
pandemic planning for the state.
For
Schools
Should schools close? What role do schools have in teaching proper
hygiene?
For Health Professionals
Materials for healthcare professionals, including hospitals, home health
care, medical offices and clinics, emergency medical services, and
medical transport.
For Local Public
Health
Resources to help in planning for the next pandemic, as well as for
assisting local government, emergency management, and other parts of
your community to prepare.
Flu Centers
Assessment, referral & treatment centers for pandemic influenza
Pandemicflu.gov
The official U.S. government Web site for information on swine, avian, and pandemic flu. Attention: Non-MDH link
State
of Minnesota Bird Flu
Find out what's being done in Minnesota to plan for the arrival of avian H5N1,
or for any pandemic. Attention: Non-MDH link
