Flu Preparedness
Flu is known by various names and are defined as follows:
Seasonal (or common) flu is a respiratory illness that can be transmitted person to person. Most people have some immunity, and a vaccine is available.
Avian (or bird) flu is caused by influenza viruses that occur naturally among wild birds. The H5N1 variant is deadly to domestic fowl and can be transmitted from birds to humans. There is no human immunity and no vaccine is available.
Pandemic flu is virulent human flu that causes a global outbreak, or pandemic, of serious illness. Because there is little natural immunity, the disease can spread easily from person to person. Currently, there is no pandemic flu.
Pandemic Flu/Emergency Preparedness
The potential for a pandemic flu exists, because of that the Office of Emergency Services wants you to learn about this possible health threat. Please join us on the second Wednesday of every month, from 6:30 - 8:30 PM, at 700 All American Way to learn how you can prepare for the pandemic flu and other natural hazards. There is no charge for this training. Our next meeting dates are: May 14, June 11, July 9, August 13, September 10, October 8, November 12.
Links to Pandemic flu information sites:
o U.S. Department of Health Avian & Pandemic Flu Information
o Santa Clara County Public Health Pandemic Influenza Information
o Center for Disease Control Avian Flu Information
o Cough and Sneeze Precaution Video (this takes a minute to load)