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Book Summary

An avian influenza virus (bird flu) that is highly contagious and deadly to birds is spreading into many parts of the world. There is a concern of health officials around the world that, under the right circumstances, the bird flu virus might combine with another virus and genetically change into a new virus strain that is equally contagious and deadly to humans (pandemic). Should a pandemic develop, steps must be taken to limit the impact of its spread on us personally and within our work and social environments. Given the devastating nature of its potential, it is necessary to develop plans to address the influenza pandemic threat. Health officials in many countries are promoting aggressive, proactive planning efforts in an attempt to mitigate the results should this threat ever come to pass.

Pandemic Influenza Planning is derived from many hundreds of pages of information from international resources on influenza, influenza pandemics, and pandemic planning. The planning methodology prescribed within is consistent with recommendations from major health and government authorities in the field of influenza medical science and disaster planning. It is a step-by-step planning guide that leads the reader through a logical progression of steps toward the goal of developing an organization-specific pandemic plan. Its intent is to cut through the volumes of information and reduce them to a manageable amount with the most pertinent background information summarized and referenced. Companion, pre-packaged training programs are also available. The book and the training program are available at www.pandemicplan.net.

Pandemic Influenza Planning: A Step-by-Step Guide for Businesses and Local Governments
Vernon Dorisson
ISBN 1-59800-951-6
Outskirts Press
Parker, Colorado