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Pandemic Flu Planning Website

Pandemic flu is a term used to describe a worldwide epidemic of influenza.  A pandemic occurs when a new influenza virus appears against which the human population has little or no immunity.

Historically, pandemics have occurred every 30-40 years. In the 20th century, there were pandemics in 1918, 1957 and 1968. Though nobody knows exactly when the next pandemic will occur, experts agree that another pandemic is overdue.

York Region Health Services has compiled the following information for you to review.

York Region Health Services Influenza Pandemic Contingency Plan
Frequently Asked Questions
Tips For Staying Healthy This Season

Newsletters

Additional links and resources 

Downloadable and printable documents

Emergency Preparedness Guide
Hazardous materials incidents, severe weather, power outages, and floods are other types of emergencies that can affect York Region residents.  Above is a link to a practical guide for you to review so you can prepare you and your family for the unexpected
 
All documents are PDF and you must have Acrobat 6.0 or higher to view them. If you represent a health care organization - contact the Manager, Health Emergency Planning Sandra.Vessel@york.ca to access the password.

A Guide to Influenza Pandemic Preparedness and Response in Long-Term Care Homes (December 2005) is a 63 page document developed by the Emergency Management Unit, Ministry of Health and Long Term Care and is intended to guide and assist LTCFs before and during an influenza pandemic. It provides help in developing pandemic plans, the detection of pandemic strains in the LTC home and how to respond. It is available at http://www.health.gov.on.ca/

 

 
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