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Is your business prepared for pandemic influenza?(REQUIRED READING)
A deadly strain of bird flu could appear in the United States in the next few a months as wild birds migrate from infected nations, Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff said recently in a press conference. "There will be a reasonable possibility of a domestic fowl outbreak as migrating birds mix with ducks, chickens and other birds in the U.S. I can't predict, but I certainly have to say, that we should be prepared for the possibility that at some point in the next few months, a wild fowl will come over the migratory pathway and will be infected with H5N1," he said.
The H5N1 strain has killed at least 95 people since 2003, mostly in Asia, according to the World Health Organization, and has devastated poultry stocks. Scientists are concerned that the virus could mutate into a form easily spread among people, sparking a pandemic. The question is ...
Is Your Business Prepared For Pandemic Influenza?
Although this has not been an unusual flu season, the world is making preparations for the possibility of an influenza pandemic, which has not been seen since 1969.
An influenza pandemic is a global outbreak of a new influenza A virus in the human population. It is characterized by its ability to cause serious illness and to be spread easily from person to person worldwide. Influenza pandemics of the 20th century have caused high levels of illness, death, social disruption and economic loss. It is estimated that, should another occur, between 15 and 30 percent of the U.S. population could be affected, with an economic impact ranging between $71.3 and $166.5 billion. Is your business prepared?
In the event of pandemic influenza, the Department of Health and Human Services and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have outlined a detailed strategy to assist businesses in the planning and dissemination of emergency policies and procedures.
Highlights of their business plan and topics to think about as you begin your planning process are as follows:
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Source: HighBeam Research, Is your business prepared for pandemic influenza?(REQUIRED READING)