“Because of its unique nature, responsibility for preparedness and response to a pandemic extends across all levels of government and all segments of society. No single entity alone can prevent or mitigate the impact of a pandemic.”

-- National Strategy for Pandemic Influenza, November 2005

Report from Secretary Michael O. Leavitt
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
July 18, 2007   

The website PandemicFlu.gov provides comprehensive government-wide information on pandemic influenza and avian influenza for the general public, health and emergency preparedness professionals, policy makers, government and business leaders, school systems, and local communities. This is your one stop access to U.S. Government avian and pandemic flu information. An informed and prepared public is essential to minimizing the health effects of a pandemic and the resulting consequences to society. Specific Links include General Information; Texas State and Local Planning and Response Activities for Pandemic Flu; Frequent Questions; Planning and Response Activities

Your regional Texas AHECs are ready to assist you in learning important health and safety information regarding pandemic flu and implementing local planning in accordance with U.S. Government avian and pandemic flu policies. 

Our Flu Planning Checklists are AHEC-enhanced documents that have been modified from the Planning and Sector documents listed on PandemicFlu.gov to better suit the needs of our community-based users.  Please feel free to download these documents for your own use.   Click the PandemicFlu.gov link if you wish to view the original versions of these and many other targeted checklists.

AHEC-enhanced Flu Planning Checklist Documents:
For Businesses
For Faith Based and Community
For Individuals and Families
For Schools
For Colleges and Universities
For Health Care Providers