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Prepare Now for Pandemic Influenza: Learn from History and Stay Safe!

The Pueblo City-County Health Department urges you to be ready for potential influenza pandemics. History shows that pandemics like the Spanish Flu of 1918 caused millions of deaths worldwide. Understanding pandemic influenza is crucial—it's caused by a new flu virus that spreads easily person-to-person. Preparation is key: stay informed, practice hygiene, prepare your home, and develop an emergency plan. Local public health initiatives, vaccination programs, and community awareness are vital in reducing transmission and protecting our loved ones.

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Prepare Now for Pandemic Influenza: Learn from History and Stay Safe!

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  1. Public Health & Preparedness Pueblo City-County Health Department

  2. Time to Prepare is NOW!

  3. Pandemic Influenza

  4. Influenza Pandemics Deadly 40 Year Cycle • Spanish Flu – 1918/1919 • Estimated 50 - 100 million deaths worldwide • Estimated 500,000 deaths in US • Asian Flu – 1957 • Estimated 4 million deaths worldwide • Hong Kong Flu – 1968 • Estimated 4 million deaths worldwide

  5. What is Pandemic Influenza? A flu pandemic happens when: • a new flu virus appears that easily spreads from person-to-person; • and occurs around the world.

  6. Avian Flu (H5N1) The next pandemic?

  7. Avian Flu (H5N1)* Human Case Count(12/03/2003 – 5/29/2006) 10 Countries Affected Cases 224 Deaths 127 *No cases in North America to date

  8. Viruses Mutate Cause for Concern

  9. Modes of Transmission Vary • Direct contact (Mono, Ringworm) • Droplet contact (Influenza, SARS) • Airborne (TB) • Vehicle borne (Norovirus, Giardia) • Vector borne (West Nile)

  10. Individual Precautions • Wash your hands frequently • Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth • Distance yourself from someone coughing • Cover mouth when coughing or sneezing • Stay home when you are sick • Home preparedness

  11. Population-Based Precautions • Vaccination programs if possible • Communication and Education • Isolate patients • Quarantine individuals exposed • Widespread cancellations • Social Distancing

  12. New Term For Control Social Distancing Decrease the opportunities for transmission when current illness or previous exposure is unknown • School closures • Event cancellations • Avoid crowds and gatherings

  13. Another Y2K?

  14. Preparedness Planning • Local/State public health • Individuals/Families • Business/Industry • Schools • Healthcare • Community • Faith-based www.pandemicflu.gov

  15. Take the Time… • Stay informed – watch, read, listen • Learn First Aid & CPR • Get prepared! • Stockpile Water and Food • Prepare a First Aid Kit • Plan for Medications • Create Family Emergency Plan

  16. What You Can Do! • Prepare your home and family • Develop an Emergency Plan • Educate your friends, family, neighbors • Learn First Aid & CPR • Volunteer – Medical Reserve Corps!

  17. Medical Reserve Corps • Founded in 2002 after President Bush’s State of the Union Address • Medical and Non-medical Volunteers Needed • Year-round Volunteer Opportunities

  18. Contact Information Pueblo City-County Health Department (719) 583-4300 www.pueblohealthdept.org

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