Are we past due for the next pandemic?

10/10/2006

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(The original PowerPoint presentation may be downloaded from the Missouri DHSS web page.)

Table of Contents

Are we past due for the next pandemic?

Influenza (Flu) Pandemic

What can you do to prepare?

Seasonal Flu Symptoms

Pandemic Flu Symptoms

How is the flu virus spread?

How is the flu virus spread?

How do you treat pandemic flu?

How do you treat pandemic flu?

What is Avian Flu?Should we be concerned?

What is Avian Flu?Should we be concerned?

What is the potential impact of a flu pandemic?

Services Potentially Affected by Pandemic Flu

What are federal, state and local governments doing to prepare?

What can you do to prepare?

Step 1: Create a Plan

Step 2: Prepare Supplies

If you have special needs, your supplies should include:

If you have special needs, your supplies should include:

Step 3: Be Active in Preparing Your Neighborhood and Community

While state and local governments and many other organizations are working hard to prepare for a flu pandemic, you must also be responsible for your own safety. There are simple steps that you and your family can take to help protect against the spread of a flu, whether seasonal or pandemic.

Practice Good Hand Washing

To Wash Your Hands Well:

Practice Cough and Sneeze Protection

Cleaning and Disinfecting

Listen for Information

Examples of steps that authorities may ask the public to follow:

Public health authorities are reliable sources of information. They will:

Caution with Animals

Call to ActionCommunities pull together and grow stronger during difficult times, and we all can find strength by drawing closer to our friends and neighbors, being informed and staying prepared for emergencies.

For additional information:

Author: hagerm

Email: disaster@rollanet.org

Home Page: http://www.rollanet.org/~disaster

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Brought to you by the Phelps County Disaster Committee & Jodi Waltman, Director, Phelps-Maries Health Dept.