Hope for the Best, Plan for the Worst

The threat of a pandemic flu is not Hollywood fantasy, but a very real possibility. Historically, influenza pandemics have depleted community resources, proving that those most likely to survive the threat are those who have best prepared.

Below is a listing of Web sites that may help visitors better understand what a pandemic flu is, and how to prepare themselves for one.

Remember, it may not be a matter of if, but when.

http://www.pandemicflu.gov/
This is the official United States Government Web site designated to prepare the population for a pandemic flu outbreak. It provides updated information on the spread of cases of H5N1 influenza (avian flu), as well as definitions related to the flu and ways to prepare for an outbreak.

http://health.state.ga.us/pandemicflu/
This Web site provides information from the state government on planning and responding to a flu pandemic in Georgia, along with information on planning for individuals and businesses.

http://www.pandemicflu.gov/plan/states/georgia.html
This site provides links and phone numbers for a number of important state agencies in Georgia for preparing for a pandemic flu outbreak, as well as details of predetermined arrangements between the state and federal governments on responsibilities in planning for and responding to pandemic outbreaks.

http://www.cdc.gov/flu/avian/
This is the official Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Web site, providing key facts and answers to frequently asked questions relating to the H5N1, or avian flu.

http://www.who.int/csr/disease/influenza/pandemic/en/
This is the official Web site for the World Health Organization (WHO) – the organization that monitors global health concerns for the United Nations. This site provides information on the WHO global preparedness plan and other information about a global pandemic flu outbreak