PIN@A: Pandemic Influenza
What is Pandemic Influenza?
This topic provides background information on the history and biology of influenza. Resources include information on pandemic influenza.
Preparedness
This topic contains resources that discuss measures that have been taken to prepare for a possible outbreak of pandemic influenza. It also discusses the potential impact of pandemic influenza.
Antivirals/Vaccines
Resources include guidelines for proper use of antiviral medication and vaccines in treating and preventing influenza infection.
Training
Provides links to an online course and a webcast that give an overview of effects of pandemic influenza and possible response.
Tools
The resources found under this topic include tools that can be used by counties to estimate the impact pandemic influenza may have in their county.
Situation Updates
These resources provide up to the minute information on pandemic influenza and its progression.
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