Influenza pandemic
The Department of Health has published a leaflet entitled Pandemic flu — Important information for you and your family. The leaflet is available in doctors' waiting rooms, supermarkets and online.
The DCSF recommends that head teachers, in the next couple of months, should familiarise themselves with this leaflet. Parents of pupils might start asking questions which this leaflet will help answer. The leaflet can be ordered by telephoning 0870 555 455 or emailing dh@prolog.uk.com It can also be viewed by following the UK Resilience link below.
The leaflet describes pandemic flu, the risk of its occurring in this country, how it differs from ordinary flu, and what the UK is doing to prepare for a possible pandemic.
The Department will soon issue initial school-related guidance on pandemic flu for school employers, head teachers, local authority emergency planners, and parents. This guidance will appear on this site and the UK resilience site and the Department will inform schools when it is available.
Information for businesses from
the Cabinet Office about flu pandemic
The Cabinet Office has published a Pandemic Flu Checklist for
Businesses to assist in developing and reviewing plans. It identifies
important and specific activities which organisations can do to prepare for a
pandemic. It will also appear on the Preparing for Emergencies website.
Guidance for schools
The Department has produced guidance documents in consultation with
other Government departments as part of a coordinated effort to support prudent
planning across all sectors. In addition, schools can download a model plan/checklist to use or adapt when developing plans
along with their local authorities.
Content added: 19 May 2006
