Below are articles and links that may be helpful to you in understanding the threat of pandemic influenza, including what it is, how to prepare for it, and how to deal with it when it happens.   We will be updating this page as new information is made available.

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Avian Influenza vs. Pandemic Influenza
What You Need to Know

• Flu Terms Defined  2

• General Information about Pandemic Influenza 2

• Find Pandemic Flu Information for Your State 2

• Center for Disease Control (CDC) Q&A Database 2

• Health and Safety Checklists 2

• World Health Organization (WHO) Avian Influenza Response 2

• Advice for Travelers 2

• Pandemic Flu Checklist for Individuals and Families 2

Dealing with the Pandemic Threat
 (Stress Management, Coping Skills, and Dealing with Grief)

• What to Do in the Event of a Disaster (for families)

• Critical Incident/Trauma: List of Do's and Don't's

• Coping with Grief, Loss, and Trauma

• What to Do After a Death in the Family (a planning guide)

• Stress Management Tips

• 52 Proven Stress Reducers

• Measuring Balance in Your Life

• Activities That Will Enable You to Tolerate More Stress

• Symptoms of Stress (Physical and Mental)

• How to Combat Chronic Work Stress

• Facts About Stress

• Determine Your Level of Burnout (quiz)

• 10 Steps Toward Managing Job Stress

• Managing Personal Change

• Dealing with Grief and Loss

Resources for the Workplace
Supervisors and Managers

Resources en Español

• Lista de preparación personal y familiar para una pandemia de gripe 2