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Pandemic Preparedness Planning

 

In the event of pandemic influenza, government, businesses, and individuals play a key role to limit negative impacts on health, the economy and society. Planning for pandemic influenza is critical.

 

Community strategies that delay or reduce the impact of a pandemic (also called non-pharmaceutical interventions) may help reduce the spread of disease until a vaccine is available.

 

Planning prior to an event is ideal. We do not know if the current outbreak will become a pandemic but developing or refining plans is critical before it does.

 

HHS and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have developed guidelines, including checklists, to assist in planning for a pandemic outbreak. 

 

State and Local Government Planning

School Planning

Health Care Planning

Workplace Planning

Community Planning

 

 

 

Interim Guidance Related to the current Influenza A (H1:N1) outbreak

           

 

 

 

Clinical

 

New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services (NJDHSS)

Surveillance and Testing for Swine Influenza A (H1N1) in Humans

Protocol for Healthcare Providers and Local Health Departments – 4/28/09

Content: Guidance for screening and testing patients presenting with respiratory or flu-like illness.

 

 

Interim Guidance on Antiviral Recommendations for Patients with Confirmed or Suspected Swine Influenza A (H1N1) Virus Infection & Close Contacts – 4/29/09

Content: Provides case definitions (confirmed, probable and suspected) and guidelines for antiviral treatment and chemoprophylaxis.

 

 

Interim Guidance for Clinicians on the Prevention and Treatment of Swine-Origin Influenza Virus Infection in Young Children – 4/28/09

Content: provides pediatric dosing information for antiviral treatment and chemoprophylaxis.

 

 

Interim Guidance- Pregnant Women and Swine Influenza: Considerations for Clinicians – 4/28/09

Content: provides clinical guidance for treatment and chemoprophylaxis of pregnant clients.

 

 

Community Control Measures

 

Update on School (K – 12) and Childcare Facilities: Interim CDC Guidance in Response to Human Infections with the Novel Influenza A (H1N1) Virus – 5/6/09

Content: This document provides updated interim guidance for schools and childcare facilities regarding the prevention of the spread of novel influenza A (H1N1) virus.

 

Interim CDC Guidance for Non-pharmaceutical Community Mitigation in Response to Human Infections with Swine Influenza (H1N1) Virus – 4/28/09

Content: provides interim planning guidance for communities implementing non-pharmaceutical measures to reduce disease transmission and illness. Document details home isolation, school/facility closure and social distancing.

“CDC recommends that affected states with at least one laboratory-confirmed case of swine influenza A (H1N1) virus infection consider activating community mitigation interventions for affected communities.”

 

Interim Recommendations for Facemask and Respirator Use in Certain Community Settings Where Swine Influenza A (H1N1) Virus Transmission Has Been Detected – 4/27/09

Content: provides information about the use of masks, along with other in communities where transmission of swine influenza A (H1N1) has been confirmed but refers user to the following document for detailed information: Interim Public Health Guidance for the Use of Facemasks and Respirators in Non-Occupational Community Settings during an Influenza Pandemic