Pandemic Preparedness

No nation or region will be unaffected by a pandemic influenza, including Manitoba. Preparing and planning for a possible pandemic is important. Information and knowledge about pandemic influenza will continue to grow and evolve, as will Manitoba''s efforts to plan and prepare for an effective response with other provinces and the federal government. It has become a global effort.

Preparing for Pandemic Influenza - a Manitoba Overview

• A Guide for the Public from the Office of the CMOH - March 2006 [pdf 311KB]
• Preparedness Guidelines for Local Governments - November 2005 [pdf 159KB]
• Preparedness Guidelines for Manitoba Business - June 2006 [pdf 131KB]
• Preparedness Guidelines for Manitoba School Divisions and Schools - October 2007 (K-12) [pdf 578 KB]

Fact Sheets

• Influenza:  Annual, Pandemic and Avian [pdf 76KB]
• Public Health Measures During an Influenza Pandemic [pdf 38KB]
• Vaccines and Antivirals [pdf 42KB]

Coordinating Agencies

• Office of the Chief Medical Office of Health 
• Office of Disaster Management
• Manitoba Emergency Measures
• Manitoba Emergency Plan

Government of Canada

• Public Health Agency of Canada
• Pandemic Influenza
• Canadian Influenza Pandemic Plan

World Health Organization

• Edpidemic and Pandemic Alert and Response