Swine Influenza is caused by influenza viruses that occurs among swine (pigs). The H1N1 variant can be fatal to domestic swine and humans. It can be transmitted from pig to humans or human to human. There is no vaccine available, however anti virals medication do work on the most current strain.

Flu News:

MIT explains spread of 1918 flu pandemic

Lessons from the Front Lines (Lessons from H1N1 by the Trust for Americas Health) click..

Physical Interventions May be Most Effective in Controlling Virus

HHS Assists States With Antiviral Drug Purchases

Second Report on Pandemic Planning Released by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

HHS Announces Additional $225 Million for State and Local Pandemic Influenza Preparedness Efforts

Don't count on federal bird flu rescue

Bird flu scenario dire, expert tells MDI audience

Steve Trockman York County Flu Presentation 8/8/06

Update: Influenza Activity US and Worldwide, May 21--September 9, 2006

World Death Toll Of a Flu Pandemic Would Be 62 Million
Study Says

Pandemic Influenza Planning in the United States from a Health Disparities Perspective

Public Response to Community Mitigation Measures for Pandemic Infl uenza

Personal and Family:

• World Health Organization (WHO) information on flu
• The U.S. government site for pandemic flu and avian influenza
• CDC influenza information site
• Maine State Flu Site
• Bird Flu: what you can do to proctect yourself and your family
• Pandemic Influenza Pocket Guide
• Bird Flu and you, quick guide
• Physical Interventions May be Most Effective in Controlling Virus

Health Systems and Healthcare Workers:

• H1N1 Influenza (“Swine Flu”) and New Clinical Guidance on Treatment of Children and Pregnant Women
• Pandemic Influenza Preparedness and Response Guidance for Healthcare Workers and Healthcare Employers
• Resources for Home Health Care Response During a Flu Pandemic
• Changes to the JCAHO Environment of Care standards for emergency management in healthcare facilities
• American Hospital Association Flu Planning
• Interim Recommendations for Infection Control in Health-Care Facilities Caring for Patients with Known or Suspected Avian Influenza
• Do N95 respirators provide 95% protection level against airborne viruses, and how adequate are surgical masks?
• Cough Etiquette video
• Influenza Prevention and Treatment (MMWR)
• Prevention and Control of Influenza: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)
• Influenza Pandemic Preparedness Software for Hospital Planning

Local Planning:

• New Reesearch on transmission in children and closing schools
• Pocket Guide to Pandemic Influenza
• American Public Health Association new policy to prepar for Pandemic Influenza
• Community Mitigation Guide
• Pandemic Flu Planning by town in Maine
• Pandemic Flu: Guide for Critical Infrastructure and Key Resources
• Template for a tabletop exercise for pan flu- designed by US DHHS
• FluAid 2.0 is designed to assist state and local level planners in preparing for the next influenza pandemic by providing estimates of potential impact specific to their locality
• CDC Interim Pre-pandemic Planning Guidance:
  Community Strategy for Pandemic Influenza Mitigation in the US
  Early, Targeted, Layered Use of Nonpharmaceutical Interventions (Feb 2007)
• Maine Plan for Pandemic Influenza
• Maine Influenza Surveillance Report updated weekley
• National weekly Flu Report (CDC)
• Department of Homeland Security, June 21, 2006
• Maine Bird Flu Resource Center
• Franklin Community Health Network Pandemic Flu Plan
• Pandemic Flu Newsletter (CDC)
• Questions & Answers: 2006-07 Influenza (Flu) Season - Updated December 20, 2006

Business:

• U.S. Chamber of Commerce - Pandemic Influenza
• What Businesses Need to Know About Pandemic Flu Planning
• Business Pandemic Influenza Planning Checklist
• HHS Business Pandemic Influenza Planning
• FluWorkLoss 1.0 estimates the potential number of days lost from work due to an influenza pandemic
• OSHA Guidance for Protecting Employees Against Avian Flu
• Industry website on avain influenza
• OSHA and avian influenza

Agriculture:

• USDA avian influenza site