Pandemic Influenza
A pandemic is a global disease outbreak. A Flu pandemic occurs when a new flu virus emerges for which people have no immunity.
Experts predict a pandemic will occur but cannot say exactly when.
What measures are in place to deal with this?
The Department of Health is the lead department for pandemic flu planning. A UK Influenza Pandemic Contingency Plan has been developed to ensure a co-ordinated response in the event of a UK outbreak.
To see a copy of the Plan visit the UK Resilience| website. The Government is also stockpiling anti-virals and other equipment and are acquiring vaccines and the capacity to acquire new vaccines quickly.
What Can I Do?
Visit the Department of Health| website for more information on Pandemic Flu.