Pandemic Flu H1N1

Pandemic Flu (H1N1)

In April 2009 an outbreak of human cases of swine influenza (H1N1) was discovered in North America, and cases are being found in a growing number of states and countries. The World Health Organization has increased its alert level to reflect the spread of the outbreak, and public health and government officials have been working to assess the spread and severity of this flu.

The mission of the American Red Cross is to help people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies. The Red Cross not only responds to tens of thousands of disasters each year, but also has responded to many public health emergencies in the past such as the influenza pandemic of 1918. Since the initial H1N1 outbreak in April, the American Red Cross has been helping individuals, families, schools, businesses and organizations prepare for and take action to reduce the spread of H1N1 influenza in their communities. Red Cross also continues to monitor the situation in coordination with federal and state officials, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Department of Homeland Security.

Prepare Your Home & Community:

Learn the facts
Plan ahead for your home and community
Take action for a pandemic

Prepare Your Workplace:

Government Web sites:

Flu.Oregon.gov -- Oregon Department of Human Services
PandemicFlu.gov — U.S. Government Web site for pandemic flu and avian influenza
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC): Avian Flu
National Strategy for Pandemic Influenza
OSHA: Guidance for Protecting Workers Against Avian Flu
State Pandemic Influenza Plans
U.S. Dept. of State: Bird Flu (Avian Influenza)
U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services (HHS) Pandemic Influenza Plan
HHS: National Vaccine Program Office—Pandemic Influenza
World Health Organization (WHO): Avian Influenza