The following information might be of use:
New NHS leaflet for parents — Pandemic flu: important information for you and your family
The Department for Health has published a leaflet entitled Pandemic flu — Important information for you and your family. The leaflet is available in doctors' waiting rooms, supermarkets and online.
The DfES recommends that head teachers, in the next couple of months, should familiarise themselves with this leaflet. Parents of pupils might start asking questions which this leaflet will help answer. The leaflet can be ordered by telephoning 0870 555 455 or emailing
dh@prolog.uk.com It can also be viewed by following the UK Resilience link below.
The leaflet describes pandemic flu, the risk of its occurring in this country, how it differs from ordinary flu, and what the UK is doing to prepare for a possible pandemic.
The DfES will soon issue initial school-related guidance on pandemic flu for school employers, head teachers, local authority emergency planners, and parents. This guidance will appear on this site and the UK resilience site and the DfES will inform schools when it is available.
Information for businesses from the Cabinet Office about flu pandemic
The Cabinet Office has published a Pandemic Flu Checklist for Businesses to assist in developing and reviewing plans. It identifies important and specific activities which organisations can do to prepare for a pandemic. It will also appear on the Preparing for Emergencies website
Content added: 19 May 2006