Planning and Preparedness
Guidance on Antiviral Drug Use During and Influenza Pandemic
Considerations for Antiviral Drug Stockpiling by Employers in Preparation for an Influenza Pandemic
Guidance on Allocating and Targeting Pandemic Influenza Vaccine
State and Local Government Planning and Response Activities (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services)
A pandemic occurs in many localities - perhaps even worldwide - almost simultaneously. Because of this, much of the planning for a pandemic must be the responsibility of state and local governments.
State and Local Pandemic Influenza Planning Checklist (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Pandemic Influenza: Best Practices and Model Protocols (U.S. Department of Homeland Security)
The purpose of this document is to provide guidance for developing best practices and model protocols for use by state, local, tribal, and territorial personnel in the development of pandemic influenza plans, preparedness activities, training, and exercises
Community Strategy for Pandemic Influenza Mitigation (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services)
This document provides interim planning guidance for State, territorial, tribal and local communities that focuses on several measures other than vaccination and drug treatment that might be useful during an influenza pandemic to reduce its harm.
Public Health Authorities and Reporting
Communicable Diseases Public Health Authorities and Information Sharing (Michigan Department of Community Health)
Prepared by the MDCH Office of Legal Affairs, this informational material includes common legal questions from Local Health Departments
Authority and Actions Under the Public Health Code to Prevent and Control the Spread of Disease (Michigan Department of Community Health)
A presentation prepared by the MDCH Office of Legal Affairs