The Minnesota Department of Health leads the human health aspects of pandemic
planning for the state. Right now, MDH is monitoring for unusual flu strains
in Minnesota that could become the next influenza pandemic, as well as helping people prepare
for a pandemic. During a pandemic, MDH has strategies to slow
the spread of the disease as well as to protect the health of
all Minnesotans.
Annual Progress Updates
Reports to update the public and partners about progress the agency has made in preparing Minnesota for the public health impacts of a pandemic influenza. It is also a great overview of the MDH’s role in pandemic influenza planning, response and recovery.
Plans
MDH
Pandemic Influenza Plan
The entire plan: This Support Annex to the MDH All-Hazards Response and Recovery Plan gives details of MDH's activities during and in preparation of an influenza pandemic. There are three parts to the plan: the base plan, technical sections covering 11 areas, and additional attachments. Like all working plans, this one is a living document, and will continue to evolve. Note: The version posted here is the current approved plan- Version 2.5, April, 2006.
Use of Non-pharmaceutical Interventions in a Pandemic This is a supplement to the MDH Pandemic Influenza Plan. It gives operational details of MDH's non-pharmaceutical intervention activities during a pandemic influenza outbreak. This is an interim plan and will be updated and revised as needed.
More MDH Emergency Preparedness Plans
MDH leads the health aspect of emergencies in Minnesota. Various plans including the MDH All-Hazards Response and Recovery Base Plan detail what MDH will do during emergencies.
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
