Pandemic Flu

What Is Multnomah County Doing to Prepare?

Public health officials in Multnomah County are developing emergency plans to respond to many kinds of public health emergencies, including an influenza pandemic.

What is being done to prepare the community?

We have been working to educate businesses, schools, organizations and many others about the importance of planning for a possible flu pandemic, and about healthy habits (covering your cough, handwashing, staying home when sick, etc.) that everyone should learn to prevent the spread of germs every day. We are also talking to community partners about public health measures that may be necessary to slow the spread of disease in a severe influenza pandemic. These measures focus on reducing contact between people, and include:

• closing schools, day care centers and community centers
• staggering work shifts
• isolating sick individuals and their contacts at home
• canceling non-essential public gatherings

Pandemic Flu Plans

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Page updated May 07, 2008