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Pandemic Influenza

Pandemic influenza occurs when a new strain of influenza virus appears, which causes serious illness in humans and is easily spread from person to person worldwide. In response to the increasing number of confirmed cases of influenza A (H1N1) in the United States, HHS determined that a public health emergency exists. As a result, the government mobilized and activated its stockpile of antiviral drugs for quick delivery to the states in the event they're needed. Below are some resources on pandemic influenza and H1N1 Influenza A.

Influenza A (H1N1) Resources

• Pandemic Influenza – H1N1 Flu 2009 Fact Sheet
  
• Read the HHS Declaration (4/26/2009)
  
• Read the HHS Press Release (4/26/2009)
  
• CDC H1N1 Flu Resource Page
  
• Occupational Health Issues Associated with H1N1 Influenza Virus
  
• Hospital Pandemic Influenza Planning Checklist
  
• World Health Organization - Epidemic and Pandemic Alert and Response (EPR)
  
• WHO Influenza A (H1N1) Resource Page
  
• PandemicFlu.gov
  

Health Care Workers In Peril

In April 2009, AFSCME, the AFL-CIO and other unions released a report on a survey that assessed the preparedness of facilities to respond to a pandemic of influenza.  The results indicate that although health care facilities have made some progress in preparing for an influenza pandemic, much more needs to be done.

• Union Survey on Influenza Pandemic Finds Lack of Adequate Health and Safety Measures For Health Care Workers
  AFSCME President McEntee praises Obama request for $1.5 billion in additional funding
• Download the Report: Health Care Workers In Peril (4.4MB PDF)
  

Fact Sheet

• Pandemic Avian Influenza Fact Sheet
  

Other Web Resources

• Pandemic Influenza Resources from the AFL-CIO
  
• Pandemic Influenza Information Site for Workplace and Workforce Planning
  
• Guidance for Protecting Workers Against Avian Flu
  
• Interim Guidance on Planning for the Use of Surgical Masks and Respirators in Health Care Settings during an Influenza Pandemic
  
• Interim Recommendations for Infection Control in Health-Care Facilities Caring for Patients with Known or Suspected Avian Influenza
  
• Flu Pandemic Preparedness - Trust for America's Health
  
• Health and Human Services Pandemic Influenza Plan
  
• State Pandemic Plans
  
• Key Facts About Avian Influenza (Bird Flu) and Avian Influenza A (H5N1) Virus
  
• Confirmed Human Cases of Avian Influenza A (H5N1)
  

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