Introduction

An influenza pandemic is a global outbreak which occurs when a new strain of influenza virus, against which people have little or no immunity, spreads rapidly from person to person around the world. There are simple protective measures which everyone can practice to reduce the spread of infection. These include covering your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing, avoiding touching your face with your hands and washing your hands regularly.

Links

Pandemic influenza - Business

Pandemic influenza - Health providers

Pandemic influenza - Public

Guidelines

None at present.

Resources

Seasonal and pandemic influenza (Fact sheet - PDF 59.7KB)

Travel health. Have you recently arrived or returned from overseas?  (Poster - PDF 106KB) 

The Flu and You. Help stop the spread at home, work and school  (Pamphlet - PDF 712KB)

Information on children and influenza (Fact sheet)

Information on babies and influenza - A fact sheet about infants under 12 months (Fact sheet)

The Flu and You (posters)

Help stop the spread. Cover your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze (PDF 230KB)

Help stop the spread. Wash your hands properly and regularly (PDF 230KB)

Help stop the spread. Dispose of used tissues in the bin (PDF 230KB)

Cough etiquette and respiratory hygiene  (Poster)

Prevent the flu and other infections (Pamphlet - PDF 331KB)

Transmission of Respiratory Diseases (Fact sheet - PDF 58.6KB)

Travel health. Have you recently arrived or returned from overseas? (Poster - PDF 106KB)