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N. Georgia Ave. Suite 300 . Mason
City, IA 50401 . Phone: 641-421-9300 . Toll
Free: 1-888-264-2581 . Fax:
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Disease
Prevention
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Pandemic Flu A pandemic is a global disease outbreak. Pandemic flu occurs when a new influenza virus emerges for which people have little or no immunity and for which there is no vaccine. The disease spreads easily person-to-person, causes serious illness, and can sweep across the country and around the world in a very short time. It is difficult to predict when the next influenza pandemic will occur or how severe it will be. Wherever and whenever a pandemic starts, everyone around the world is at risk. Countries might, through measures such as border closures and travel restrictions, delay arrival of the virus, but cannot stop it.
How can you protect yourself? These checklists are available to help: Preschools
and Childcare Centers Faith-Based
and Community Organizations A
Guide for Individuals and Families Physicians,
Medical Offices, Clinics The National Wildlife Center offers guidelines for field biologists, hunters and others who handle birds directly Learn
more about pandemic flu and how you can protect yourself: http://www.pandemicflu.gov/.
If you do not have Acrobat,
you can download it for free on the Adobe
Acrobat web site.
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Communicable Diseases Summary: A Guide for Schools If we can assist you in any way, please contact our Disease Prevention staff at (641) 421-9321. |