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Resources for Avian Flu or other Pandemics
What is the role of schools in a pandemic?
A pandemic is a virulent global outbreak of a serious illness. Currently we are watching avian (bird) flu, which is caused by influenza viruses that occur naturally among wild birds. It has not yet spread to the United States, but if it does, we must have response plans in place.

The resources below were suggested by:

Elizabeth McClure, MD, MPH
Medical Director, Academic Health Center
Emergency Preparedness Program
Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP)
University of Minnesota

Tim Turnbull
Director of emergency Preparedness
Hennepin County Public Works



Pandemic Flu, immediate steps

Center for Disease Control

K-12 (school district) Pandemic Influenza Planning Checklist

Crisis Planning