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Pandemic Influenza
Rhode Island Department of Health
3 Capitol Hill
Providence, RI 02908

 

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Pandemic Influenza

Where can I get more information?

The federal government and many international health authorities have reliable Web sites that constantly update their information. Some of these are:

National Pandemic Flu Website The official U.S. government Web site for information on pandemic flu and avian influenza.

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Business Pandemic Influenza Planning Checklist
In the event of pandemic influenza, businesses will play a key role in protecting employees’ health and safety as well as limiting the negative impact to the economy and society. Planning for pandemic influenza is critical. To assist you in your efforts, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have developed this checklist for large businesses.

CDC Pandemic Flu Information

U.S. Department of Agriculture Avian Flu Information

Questions and Answers On Avian Influenza ("Bird Flu") and Food Safety

Ten things you need to know about pandemic influenza

Poultry Preparation Factsheets
Safe storage, handling, and cooking methods

 

Pandemic Flu Emergency Response Plan: Summary Report to Governor Donald L. Carcieri pdf

Rhode Island Department Health Pandemic Influenza Plan Version 1/25/2006 includes Public Information Plan update 5/24/2006 pdf
191 pages, 1.3MB

State of Rhode Island
Emergency Operations Plan
Pandemic Flu Annex – Version 1
December 20, 2005
pdf

Pandemic Influenza Brochure pdf
Pandemic Influenza: What you can do to prepare
Download, print and fold into fourths


National Pandemic Flu Website
The official U.S. government Web site for information on pandemic flu and avian influenza.

HHS Pandemic Influenza Plan


Stop the Spread of Germs
Posters and Other Materials from the Centers for Disease Prevention and Control