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Flu Pandemics

There has been a lot of concern recently over pandemic flu.  The Department of Health has published a contingency plan, information and resources for the general public as well as health professionals.  The plan has been produced to ensure that the Government, Councils, Public and NHS are prepared in the event of a flu pandemic.

The Local Authorities are working in partnership with the health organisations under the National Flu Pandemic Contingency Plan and work is continuing to ensure that essential Council Services can be maintained.

Information to you and your family

A leaflet is available in over twenty languages describing pandemic flu, the risk of it occurring in this country, what makes it different from the 'ordinary' flu we get every winter, and what the UK is doing to prepare for a possible influenza pandemic.  You can download a copy from the Department of Health at the link below:

Other Information

The Department of Health 'Pandemic Flu' web site is the best source of information and contains the following:

• The UK Department of Health's UK influenza pandemic contingency plan

• A guide from the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) for healthcare professionals and the public

• Key facts on influenza

• Frequently asked questions

• The UK operational framework for antiviral medicines

All information can be accessed online at:

www.dh.gov.uk/pandemicflu

No liability is accepted in respect of the content of external websites as they are   beyond the control of the Cleveland Emergency Planning Unit

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