Logan County Health Department

Pandemic Influenza

The threat of a potential influenza pandemic is imminent.  The Logan County Health Department understands the importance of communicating timely, reliable, and factual information to its residents.  Utilize the vast information and links located on this webpage to attain a better understanding of pandemic and avian influenza.

LCHD Pandemic Influenza Educational Materials:

• An Influenza Pandemic:  What You Need To Know (Brochure)

• Stop Spreading Germs!  Use Good Hand Hygiene (Brochure)

• Pandemic Flu Family and Individual Checklist

• Pandemic Influenza:  Individual, Family, and Community Response to Pandemic Influenza

• Pandemic Influenza:  Preparing the Logan County Community (PowerPoint Presentation)

• Seasonal, Pandemic, and Avian Influenza:  Preparing the Home Health Care Community (PowerPoint Presentation)

• Pandemic Influenza Resource Tool

The United States Department of Health and Human Services developed and manages a one-stop governmental information website for pandemic and avian influenza planning.  Click on the link below that represents the needs of your organization or agency.

• Illinois State and Local Planning

• Individual Planning

• Business Planning

• School Planning

• Health Care Planning

• Community Planning

Communication is a key element when responding to any disaster.  The following materials will help to clarify messages regarding pandemic influenza:

• Pandemic Influenza Pre-Event Message Maps

• WHO Handbook for Journalists:  Influenza Pandemic

For more information, please visit the following websites:

• Illinois Department of Public Health

• Center for Disease Control

• World Health Organization