Pandemic Influenza - Medical & Public Health Professionals

For information on seasonal influenza, go to Seasonal Influenza Information for Medical and Public Health Professionals.

For information on avian influenza, go to Avian Influenza Information for Medical and Public Health Professionals.

For information on variant (swine-origin) influenza viruses, go to Variant Influenza Viruses Information for Medical and Public Health Professionals.

General Information on Pandemic Influenza

• Pandemic Awareness (HHS)
• Pandemic Influenza (NIAID)
• Preparing for Pandemic Flu: A Community Guide (DHSS)
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Comprehensive Information Sources for Pandemic Influenza

• U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Pandemic Influenza Plan (HHS Plan)
• Pandemic Influenza (CIDRAP)
• Avian/Pandemic Flu (IDSA)
• Health Professionals: Planning and Preparedness for Seasonal and Pandemic Flu (HHS)

Epidemiology

• Timeline of Human Flu Pandemics (NIAID)

Clinical Evaluation and Management

• HHS Pandemic Influenza Plan: Supplement 5 – Clinical Guidelines (HHS)
• Avian/Pandemic Flu (IDSA)

Laboratory Testing

• HHS Pandemic Influenza Plan: Supplement 2 – Laboratory Diagnostics (HHS)

Infection Control

• HHS Pandemic Influenza Plan: Supplement 4 - Infection Control (HHS)
• Pandemic Influenza Preparedness and Response Guidance for Healthcare Workers and Healthcare Employers (OSHA)

Vaccine

• HHS Pandemic Influenza Plan: Supplement 6 – Vaccine Distribution and Use (HHS)
• Pandemic Influenza: Vaccine Development (CIDRAP/IDSA)
• NVAC/ACIP Recommendations for Prioritization of Pandemic Influenza Vaccine (HHS Plan)
• Pandemic Influenza Information (FDA)

Antiviral Drugs

• HHS Pandemic Influenza Plan: Supplement 7 – Antiviral Drug Distribution and Use (HHS)
• Pandemic Influenza: Use of Antiviral Agents (CIDRAP/IDSA)

Public Health Response (see also under Infection Control)

• Missouri Pandemic Influenza Plan (DHSS)
• U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Pandemic Influenza Plan (HHS Plan)
• Planning and Preparedness for Influenza (HHS)
• Local Health Department Guide to Pandemic Influenza Planning (NACCHO)
• Public Health Practices: Pandemic Influenza (CIDRAP/ASTHO)
• Pandemic Influenza Preparedness Tools for Professionals (CDC)
• Pandemic Communications Guidebook (DMH)