Federal Planning

Pandemic flu is a global issue that will affect not only the U.S., but other countries. The federal government continues to monitor the avian (bird) flu H5N1 virus for any signs that it will emerge to cause the next pandemic. Federal planning includes many U.S. government agencies as well as cooperation with several international organizations such as the World Health Organization.

When a pandemic occurs, the U.S. needs to be prepared. The National Strategy for Pandemic Influenza, issued by President Bush November 1, 2005, guides our nation's preparedness and response to an influenza pandemic, with the intent of (1) stopping, slowing or otherwise limiting the spread of a pandemic to the United States; (2) limiting the domestic spread of a pandemic, and mitigating disease, suffering and death; and (3) sustaining infrastructure and mitigating impact to the economy and the functioning of society. The strategy charges the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services with leading the federal pandemic preparedness.

Latest News
March 13, 2006 Pandemic Planning Update
This report provides status on five key planning areas: monitoring and surveillance, vaccines, antiviral medications, state and local preparedness, and communications.

Last Updated August 29, 2006

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