Preparing for Pandemic Influenza in Manitoba:

A guide for the public from the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health

This is a living document and will be reviewed and updated on a regular basis by the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health. The document will be a reflection of its time, as new scientific information becomes available, and as a result of our ongoing planning process.

There is currently not an influenza pandemic in Canada or the world. It is important, however, to be prepared and ready to respond in the event that one does occur.

This is a summary document that highlights: key facts about pandemic influenza, public health preparedness activities in Manitoba, and how a public health response to pandemic influenza will be handled in Manitoba. The goal of this document is to provide information to the public about pandemic influenza, how public health is preparing, and how individuals and families can prepare themselves.

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Fact Sheets:

Influenza:  Annual, Pandemic and Avian
Public Health Measures During an Influenza Epidemic
Vaccines and Antivirals

Guidelines:

Preparedness Guidelines for Manitoba Business
Preparedness Guidelines for Manitoba Local Government

For further information:

Canadian Pandemic Influenza Plan - Manitoba’s public health plan for pandemic influenza is based on the Canadian Pandemic Influenza Plan.
World Health Organization preparedness plan