Emergency Preparedness Office
Pandemic Flu Planning
| Mission Be prepared for influenza pandemics if they occur. About Pandemic Flu Pandemic flu is not the same illness as "seasonal flu" we see nearly every year. Pandemic flu outbreaks are far more serious, and occur unpredictably. Pandemic flu outbreaks happened at least three times during the Twentieth Century. They will happen again. These outbreaks happen when a new kind of influenza virus emerges that spreads quickly between people around the world. They can happen very fast, especially in this age of airline travel. A completely new flu virus causes more illnesses and deaths than seasonal flu. We have no protection (immunity) against new viruses and it will take a while to develop a vaccine. We don't know how serious or deadly a pandemic will be, but history shows they can be very serious. Our best defense is for everyone to become informed, aware and prepared. The information at the following web sites and links can help you become better prepared and help you know what to do if and when a pandemic occurs. Pandemic Flu Planning and Services Ventura County Public Health continually monitors health information from around the world and keeps tabs on patterns of illness within Ventura County. We also have a system in place to alert health professionals and respond if we see something unusual. We continually work to improve our ability to respond to all types of health emergencies. We have developed plans to provide health services to a large population of sick people and to distribute medications (if they have been developed). The information below can help you and your family prepare. Be aware and get prepared!
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