Pandemic Planning Information / H1N1 Swine Flu Updates
July 2009: Please visit the Disaster Planning tab located in the Data Ceter of our site for business planning for pandemic flu.

This section is an archive of documents. Future DAILY UPDATES regarding the H1N1 Flu can be accessed via the document below titled, "Links to H1N1 Updates after 05-07-2009."

The Pinellas County Health Department is carefully monitoring the Swine Flu outbreak.

Please take common sense precautions to prevent the spread of colds and seasonal flu - frequent hand washing, covering coughs and sneezes and avoiding contact with people exhibiting flu symptoms.

Employers are asked to extend liberal leave policies for employees presenting flu-like symptoms and consider alternatives such as telecommuting to reduce the likelihood of exposure to the virus.

Employees exhibiting flu-like symptoms should call their doctor/health clinic before visiting to get medical advice and help prevent the potential spread of illness.

• Links to H1N1 Updates After 05-07-2009
  
• 04-26-09 H1N1 Advisory
  
• 05-01-09 2p H1N1 Advisory
  
• 05-05-09 H1N1 Advisory (AWI)
  
• 05-05-09 H1N1 Advisory (FDOH)
  
• 05-06-09 Analysis of Novel Influenza A (2)
  
• 05-06-09 Press Release New Guidance (HHS)
  
• 05-06-09 Swine Flu Update (AWI)
  
• 05-06-09 Talking Points (FDOH)
  
• 05-07-09 Links to Futher Updates
  
• 05-07-09 Pinellas Sit-Rep4
  
• 05-08-09 Pinellas Sit-Rep5 (FINAL)
  
• CDC Update Guidance on School Dismissal (05-05-09)
  
• Family Guide to Pandemic Flu
  
• GAO Pandemic Preparedness
  
• Pandemic Contingency Plans by Industry Sector
  
• Pinellas County Policy for Government Employees
  
• USDOH Pandemic Flu Community Leaders Toolkit