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National Preparedness Month

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What’s New in Pan Flu:

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Seattle & King County Public Health presents the "No Ordinary Flu" comic book in 12 languages

New Item Pandemic Influenza Storybook: Personal recollections from survivors, families, and friends

New Item Wisconsin Pandemic Influenza Toolkit for Families [PDF]

New Item American Health Lawyers' Public Information Series presents Community Pan-Flu Preparedness:A Checklist of Key Legal Issues for Healthcare Providers [PDF]

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US Department of Health and Human Services and Homeland Security release National Pandemic Influenza Vaccine Prioritization Guidance [PDF]

New Item GAO Report: Federal Agencies Should Continue to Assist States to Address Gaps in Pandemic Planning [PDF]

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Pandemic Severity Index

Seasonal flu, pandemic flu, and avian flu are not the same.

Seasonal Influenza

Seasonal influenza or “the flu” is a respiratory illness spread from human to human. It occurs in winter and usually peaks in early February in Wisconsin. Learn more.

Avian Influenza
Avian Influenza (Bird Flu)

Avian influenza is a disease that is common among birds, and rarely causes human illness. H5N1 is the current strain of concern worldwide. There are no cases of this illness in Wisconsin or North America. Learn more.

Pandemic Influenza
Pandemic Influenza

Pandemic influenza results in a global outbreak of the flu that can occur at any time of the year. Scientists do not know when the next pandemic may occur. Learn more.