Madison County is preparing for the possibility that the Novel H1N1 Influenza virus will be detected in the United States. Health experts from around the world are concerned that this virus could give rise to pandemic influenza that would affect large numbers of people. Madison County is preparing now to provide a coordinated response to protect residents should an outbreak occur.
- Madison County Health Department
- Flu.gov - Federal government website managed by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
Please visit Madison County Health Department web-site for the latest updates on Novel H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu).
Novel H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu)
- Novel H1N1 Flue preparedness from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- Novel H1N1 (Swine Flu): General Information
- What to do if you get Novel H1N1 Symptoms
- Antiviral Drugs and H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu)
- Interim Guidance for Novel H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu); Taking care of a sick person in your home
- Novel H1N1 Influenza Vaccine
H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu); Information for Specific Groups
- Parents and Caregivers
- Pregnant Women
- Day and Residential Camps
- Child Care Programs, Schools, Colleges and Universities
- Resources for Clinicians
- People with Diabetes
- People with Cardiovascular Disease
- Business and Employers
- Resources for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing: H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu)
- Free Flu Materials
Additional Information
- How does Seasonal Flu differ from Pandemic Flu?
- Be Prepared for Pandemic Flu
- How will Pandemic Flu affect you?
- What can you do to prepare for Pandemic Flu
- Pandemic Flu planning checklist for individuals and families (PDF)
- Faith Based and Community Organizations Pandemic Influenza Preparedness Checklist
- Travel
Wildlife and Pets Concerns
- Overview; Animal and Bird Issues
- Issues concerning poultry (PDF)
- What hunters should know about Avian Influenza
- Avian Influenza Infection in Animals
Pandemic / Influenza School Resources
Developed by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the Department of Education, these checklists can assist local education agencies in developing and/or improving plan to prepare for and respond to an influenza pandemic.
Child Care and Preschools
- Child Care and Preschool Pandemic Influenza Planning Checklist (PDF)
- Planning and Coordination
- Student learning and program operations
- Infection control policies and actions
- Communications planning
School Districts (K-12)
- School District (K-12) Pandemic Influenza Planning Checklist (PDF)
- Planning and coordination
- Continuity if student learning and core operations
- Infection control policies and procedure
- Communications planning
Colleges and Universities
- The College and Universities Pandemic Influenza Planning Checklist (PDF)
- Planning and coordination
- Continuity of student learning and operations
- Infection control policies and procedure
- Communications planning
Pandemic Influenza Business Resources
In the event of pandemic influenza, businesses will play a key role in protecting employees' health and safety as well as limiting the negative impact to the economy and society. Planning for pandemic influenza is critical. Companies that provide critical infrastructure services, such as power and telecommunications, also have a special responsibility to plan for continued operation in a crisis and should plan accordingly. As with any catastrophe, having a contingency plan is essential.
Businesses planning influenza planning checklist (PDF), (U.S. Chamber of Commerce)
The Global Economic and Financial Impact of an Avian Flu Pandemic and the role of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) (PDF):
Provides a preliminary assessment of the risks and potential impact to the global economy and financial system. Includes summary of the common elements of business continuity planning in the financial sector for pandemic risks.
United States Private and Public Partnership (USP3):
(U.S. Department of Homeland Security) Regional response networks have been created to bridge government and private corporations to improve emergency communication and response.
Pandemic / Influenza Healthcare Resources
Health care providers will play a crucial role in the event of a pandemic. Planning for pandemic influenza is critical. The following checklists, toolkit, and guidelines will assist health care providers and service organizations in planning for a pandemic outbreak.
Checklists
The checklists below will help guide Health Care working in planning for a possible pandemic.
- Home Health Care Services Checklists (PDF)
- Medical Offices and Clinics Checklist (PDF)
- Emergency Medical Services and Medical Transport Checklist (PDF)
- Hospital Preparedness Checklist
- Long-Term Care and Other Residential Facilities Pandemic Influenza Planning Checklist (PDF)
Pandemic Influenza Toolkit:
This toolkit, which was created by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, provides resources and information for clinicians to use in discussing pandemic influenza with patients and providing care in case of a flu pandemic in the United States.
WHO Interim Infection Control Guidelines for Health Care Facilities (PDF):
The World Health Organization has provided infection control guidance for health care workers in health care facilities who evaluate or provide care for patients with suspected or confirmed avian influenza infection, including H5N1.