The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has compiled resources and information to prepare clinicians for discussing Pandemic influenza with patients and providing care in the event this agent spreads to the United States.

In addition to an historical overview of human flu pandemics, a listing of frequently asked questions and information on the Quarantine Executive Order, there are also links to PDF documents on topics including, Pandemic Influenza Surveillance, Healthcare Planning, Community Disease Control and Prevention, and Workforce Support: Psychological Consideration and Information Needs.

The areas of Infection Control, Vaccine Information, Treatment Information, Prevention & Health Education, Travel Advice and Preparedness Tools are also addressed.

This information was borrowed from the AAOHN website: http://www.aaohn.org/public_policy/prohealth/index.cfm/#cdcflulist

The Toolkit may be found at: http://www.cdc.gov/flu/pandemic/healthprofessional.htm

TO LINK DIRECTLY TO THE CDC WEBSITE PAGE REGARDING THE TOOLKIT, CLICK THE INFORMATION LINK BELOW.

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