Pandemic Flu Vaccine Guide
Pandemic Flu Vaccine Prioritization Guide
In the event of a flu pandemic, an effective vaccine may not be widely available. A prioritization plan determines which individuals and groups will be vaccinated first.
Pandemic planning requires that people and entities not accustomed to responding to health crises understand the actions and priorities required to prepare for and respond to these potential risks. Information is provided on these pages to help every sector of society, from federal, state and local government to individuals and families, participate in our national planning efforts.
For more detailed information on how the vaccines are going to be allocated, please click link below: Government_Guide_To_Vaccine_Allocations
What is a Pandemic
A pandemic is a global disease
outbreak. A flu pandemic
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 very
short time. There have been
three pandemic outbreaks in
the last 100 years killing
800,000 people here in the
United States and over 50
million worldwide. During an outbreak, reduce the risk of becoming infected or infecting others by avoiding crowded settings, washing your hands frequently with soap and water or an alcohol-based cleaner, covering your nose and mouth with a tissue when coughing and properly discarding used tissues. Be sure to stockpile extra food and water in case you cannot get to the store or if they run out of supplies. If you must come in contact with a sick person, don protective gear.
For more home and business flu preparation supplies visit us at MorePrepared.com
Stay healthy and safe this flu season,
Best Wishes as always,
Mina
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