Pandemic Influenza

You probably have heard about pandemic influenza. You may be frightened by what you have heard and read, you may not think it is a big deal, or you might not know what to think. You should know that experts believe that another influenza (flu) pandemic will strike sometime in the future. If this happens, millions of people around the world could get sick with, and even die from, a new kind of flu virus. It could affect you, your family, and your community.

The Community Guide, available in English, Spanish, Bosnian and Braille, aims to educate and prepare all Missourians for a flu pandemic. It will help you LEARN more about influenza, PLAN how to respond to the next major flu pandemic, and find the best ways to PROTECT against this serious health threat. The guide is available in English, Spanish, Bosnian, and Braille. Order your Community Planning Guide soon.

For additional information regarding pandemic influenza, visit the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services’ web site at http://www.dhss.mo.gov/PandemicInfluenza/.

Stress Management Needs:
This guide will assist you in preparing emotionally and behaviorally for a pandemic flu.

Special Health Care Needs:
This checklist will assist individuals with special health care needs to prepare for a pandemic flu.

Employers:
As a business leader, you know the importance of advance planning. Planning for an influenza pandemic should be a top priority. The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services has created several tools for you as you begin to prepare for the next pandemic.

Preparing for an Influenza Pandemic: A Guide for Business is available in English and was created to assist employers in planning for pandemic flu.

To learn more about preparing for pandemic flu and the resources available to Missouri employers, visit www.dhss.mo.gov/PandemicInfluenza.