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 - Index

Pandemic Influenza - Department of Premier and Cabinet

Guidelines

None at present.

Resources

Swine Flu information (General Public)

Types of influenza

Seasonal and pandemic influenza

Travel health. Have you recently arrived or returned from overseas? 

Human swine influenza - students


The Flu and You

Help stop the spread. Cover your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze 

Help stop the spread. Wash your hands properly and regularly 

Help stop the spread. Dispose of used tissues in the bin 


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

Stop flu germs colour poster (PDF 685KB)