Public Health Preparedness
Pandemic Influenza
For more information, contact Michael Matanich, or call 320.656.609.
 | Pandemic Influenza Facts
What is pandemic influenza? How is it different from ordinary flu? How likely is influenza pandemic? What would it be like in Minnesota?
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 | Individual and Family Resources
Know how you'll get in touch with each other in an emergency. Individuals and families need to start getting ready before an actual pandemic happens. Resources to "ride out" a pandemic.
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 | School and Childcare Resources
Planning checklists and resources for child care providers, K-12, and colleges. Addressing the spread of germs in schools is essential to the health of our youth, our schools, and our nation.
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 | Business and Community Resources
No one knows for sure how widespread or severe an impact will come from the next pandemic, but concerns for businesses will be many. It will not be business as usual.
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 | Pandemic Influenza Response Plan
Public Health pandemic influenza plan providing direction to Stearns County and community partners on detection, response and recovery from an influenza pandemic; as well as links to sample plans.
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 | Pandemic Influenza Education and Training Tools
Resources and materials from past presentations, workshops, trainings and exercises for community partners in Stearns County.
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 | Pandemic Influenza Resources
Additional links to other resources.
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 | Minnesota Responds Medical Reserve Corps
When a public health emergency happens, the need for volunteers will be tremendous. Minnesota is looking for people trained in healthcare, public health, and related occupations who are willing to volunteer their skills in the event of an emergency. If you work in a health-related field, we encourage you to register at www.mnresponds.org |