Sedgwick County, Kansas Health Department
Pandemic Influenza

Get Informed. Be Prepared.

General Information

“With recent media reports on the potential of an influenza (flu) pandemic - which means a worldwide outbreak of flu – it is critical for citizens to stay informed on the possibility of a flu pandemic. Scientists think that the current H5N1 virus – which is called ‘bird flu’ and ‘avian flu’ may become a flu pandemic. Sedgwick County is working with federal, state, and other local government agencies to respond to pandemic influenza and to maintain essential health care and community services if an outbreak should occur.  It is important to remember that should an outbreak occur, you will find the most up to date information by tuning into your local media and by visiting the Sedgwick County website, www.sedgwickcounty.org.

• Pandemic Flu,Wichita Eagle Insert
• Gripe Aviar Pandemica
• Key Differences Between Annual Flu and Pandemic Flu

Preventing the Spread

Individual action and responsibility are necessary for the success of any measure. You should take action to protect yourself and your family, as well as the greater community through prevention techniques, especially if anyone in your family becomes ill. See the Pan Flu Toolkit below for flyers and posters to help spread the word about preventing the spread of influenza.

General Preparedness

• Preparing Your Family
  You can prepare for an influenza pandemic now. You should know both what can happen during a pandemic outbreak and what actions you can take now to prepare.
• Create a Home Emergency Plan
• Build a Disaster Kit
• Learn to "Shelter in Place"
• Make Your Home Safe
• Know the Signs of Stress
• Talk to your Kids
• Key Differences between a Cold and the Seasonal Flu

Business/Local Government/Organizational Preparedness

• Business Tool Kit

    Business Forms

• Computer Equipment
• Contact List
• Critical Business Functions
• Employee Contact List
• Equipment, Machinery & Vehicles
• Key Supplier List
• Supplies
• Telephone Records
• Vital Records

Sedgwick County Preparedness

• Monthly Report - March 7, 2008

    Sedgwick County Pandemic Influenza Plan

• Executive Summary
• Chapter 1:  Introduction
• Chapter 2:  Command & Control
• Chapter 3:  Surveillance
• Chapter 4:  Community Response
• Chapter 5:  Communications
• Chapter 6:  Pharmaceuticals
• Chapter 7:  Community Infrastructure & Continuity of Operations
• Chapter 8:  Health Care Systems
• Chapter 9:  Unique Communities & Populations
• Chapter 10:  Recovery

Other Preparedness

• Volunteer -- Community Emergency Response Team
• Volunteer -- Medical Reserve Corp
• Neighborhood Distribution Centers

Pan Flu Toolkit

    Flyers

• Cover Your Cough Flyer
  Keep extras on hand or post in your workplace to help remind others to stay healthy
• Handwashing Poster
  Perfect for posting in your company's restroom
• Cover Your Sneeze (Customers)
• Cover Your Sneeze (Co-workers)

    Fact Sheets

• Preparing Your Family
  You can prepare for an influenza pandemic now. You should know both what can happen during a pandemic outbreak and what actions you can take now to prepare.
• Pandemic Flu
  Learn the basic facts about the avian flu and pandemic flu
• Gripe Aviar Pandemica
• Key Differences Between Annual Flu and Pandemic Flu
• Food Safety and Avian Flu
  Current information on questions such as "Is it safe to eat poultry?"
• Avian Influenza for Veterinarians
• Pets and Such
• Protect Your Backyard Flocks
  If you keep chickens on your property, this information will help you ensure your flock and your family's safety.
• Bird Biosecurity
  Bird biosecurity means taking steps to protect your birds from disease.

 Update Archive:

• March 7, 2008
• February 12, 2008
• November 30, 2007
• September 24, 2007
• August 27, 2007
• July 23, 2007
• July 3, 2007
• May 24, 2007
• April 24, 2007
• March 23, 2007
• March 5, 2007
• January 31, 2007
• December 29, 2006
• November 29, 2006
• October 27, 2006
• September 8, 2006
• August 25, 2006
• August 11, 2006
• July 28, 2006
• July 14, 2006
• June 30, 2006
• June 16, 2006
• June 2, 2006
• May 19, 2006
• May 5, 2006
• April 21, 2006
• April 7, 2006
• March 24, 2006
• March 10, 2006
• February 24, 2006
• February 9, 2006
• January 26, 2006
• January 12, 2006
• December 23, 2005
• December 9, 2005
• December 2, 2005

Other Community Resources:

• Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
• First Watch
  Learn more about Sedgwick County's surveillance measures for early regular flu warnings
• Medical Reserve Corp
• Metropolitan Medical Response System

Other Helpful Links:

• www.pandemicflu.gov
• World Health Organization comprehensive site on Avian Flu
• CDC Avian Flu website

 

 

 

 

 

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