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Lambton County's Pandemic Influenza Plan

This page was reviewed or revised on Thursday, April 07, 2011 8:35 PM

Revised October 2, 2006

Lambton County Pandemic Influenza Plan – Revised October 2, 2006, click here. (PDF - 399KB) Appendices of Pandemic Influenza Plan, click here.

 

Pandemic Influenza (Flu) 
 

Pandemic flu is a worldwide outbreak of influenza. Many governments and agencies, including Lambton County, are busy developing emergency plans for how they will respond to the impact of the next pandemic flu when it happens.

What is pandemic flu?

Influenza pandemics occur when all four of the following occur:

1. A new influenza A virus is detected.
2. Human-to-human transmission happens easily.
3. The new virus causes serious clinical illness and death.
4. The population has little or no immunity to the virus.

This web page provides useful information about pandemic flu, and links to various resources.

What is being done to reduce the impact of the next pandemic?

• The World Health Organization (WHO) global influenza preparedness plan has been prepared to assist WHO Member States and those responsible for public health, medical and emergency preparedness to respond to threats and occurrences of pandemic influenza.
   
• The Public Health Agency of Canada has developed a Canadian Pandemic Influenza Plan that details how Canada needs to prepare for and respond to pandemic flu.
   
• Ontario ’s Ministry of Health and Long Term Care has also developed an Influenza Pandemic Plan based on international and national standards.
   
• At the local level, the County of Lambton has developed the Lambton County Pandemic Influenza Plan that will be reviewed and updated as new information becomes available.

Lambton County Pandemic Influenza Plan – Revised October 2, 2006, click here. (PDF - 399KB) Appendices of Pandemic Influenza Plan – Fact Sheets (below) What you should know about a flu pandemic Information for employers, emergency responders, faith groups and general public from Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care's website. Understanding Pandemic Influenza (PDF, 295KB) Public Health Agency of Canada Flu Prevention Checklist Public Health Agency of Canada Fact Sheets for Health Care Workers Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care

 

Infection Control Resources

• The Dirt on Hand Washing
   
• Hand Washing
  Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care
   
• Proper Hand Washing Technique video
  Grey Bruce Public Health Unit

• Cover Your Cough posters
  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Emergency Preparedness

• Lambton County Emergency Plan
   
• Important Tips & Resources
   
• Personal Emergency Checklist (PDF, 638KB)
  Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care

Related Links

• The Pandemic Planning Tool Kit issued by the The Ontario Chamber of Commerce. The Pandemic Planning Tool Kit is available electronically or in hard copy from the Sarnia Lambton Chamber of Commerce or online at the link above.
   
• Influenza Vaccine
   
• Avian Influenza (Bird Flu)
   
• Pandemic flu resources for the workplace
  Workplace Safety and Insurance Board of Ontario (WSIB)
   
• Pandemic Influenza Portal
  One-stop access to information from the Government of Canada departments and agencies on pandemic, avian and seasonal influenza.
   
• Influenza Pandemic: Continuity Planning Guide for Canadian Business
  Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters
   
• Business Pandemic Influenza Planning Checklist [PDF, 151KB)Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (U.S.)
   
• PandemicFlu.gov
  U.S. government website. Provides information on how we can prepare for a pandemic flu now.
  
  Checklists for:
  
  
  • Families and Individuals
  • Businesses
  • Community Organizations
  • Schools/ Colleges
  • Medical Offices
  • Faith Groups
  • Childcare and Preschool.
     
• What You Should Know About the Flu
  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) 

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