The following links are useful sources of information and perspectives on pandemic planning and preparedness:
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 Pandemicflu.gov
One-stop access to U.S. Government avian and pandemic flu information.
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 CDC - Influenza (Flu) | Avian Flu
Avian and pandemic information and preparation tips from the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention. |
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 WHO Avian Influenza Epidemic and Pandemic Alert and Response (EPR)
The World Health Organizaion is the international coordinator for pandemic monitoring and global response.
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WHO Avian Influenza ("Bird Flu") - Fact Sheet
Avian Influenza ("Bird Flu") Fact Sheet developed by WHO. |
WHO has developed an electronic system to track influenza A(H5) viruses, including the specimen designation, country of orgin, risk to human assessment and other information. |
The Department of Labor`s Ocupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) has released guidance for employers on how to protect employees from avian influenza.
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Compliance Assistance - Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) requires that covered employers provide up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave to "eligible" employees for certain family and medical reasons. |
Compliance Assistance - Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN)
The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN) requires most employers with 100 or more employees to provide notification 60 calendar days in advance of plant closings and mass layoffs. |
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 IFPMA Influenza
The International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association describes characteristics of influenza viruses and discusses the latest in vaccination development.
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National Disaster Medical System
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) provides information on the National Disaster Medical System, a federally coordinated system that supplements the nation`s medical response capability.
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 Control Risks Pandemic Monitor
Control Risks has developed a pandemic monitoring site to help your business monitor, prepare for and manage a potential bird (avian) flu pandemic. A subscription is necessary to access this site.
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 Global Incident Map
This free public service website was created to give the public, law enforcement, military, and government individuals a new way to visualize, and become instantly aware of terrorism and security incidents across the world.
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