Pandemic Flu is virulent human flu that causes a global outbreak, known as a pandemic. Because there is little natural immunity, the disease can spread easily from person to person. Currently, there are no outbreaks of pandemic flu in the world.

Because of the potential for a pandemic flu, the City of Campbell and the Santa Clara County Public Health Department want you to know more about this possible health threat. Below are links to specific information about the City’s preparedness activities as well as links to other web sites containing information about pandemic flu individual and family preparedness.

City of Campbell Pandemic Flu Information

• Study Session Information 07/18/2006 (5.67mb pdf)
• Profile Article Fall 2006

General Pandemic Flu Informational Links

• Preparing for Pandemic Flu (580k pdf) - This guide from the Santa Clara Public Health Departhemt includes basic information about pandemic flu and how to be prepared.
• Family Pandemic Flu Planning Checklist - This checklist from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will help you gather the information and resources you may need in case of a flu pandemic.
• Business Pandemic Influenza Planning Checklist - Business Pandemic Influenza Planning Checklist from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
• General Information on Avian Flu - One-stop access to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services avian and pandemic flu information.