About Pandemic Influenza
An influenza pandemic occurs when a novel influenza virus causes a worldwide outbreak of disease with a very high attack rate. This work includes the development of the At-Risk Population Planning Guidance, public engagements on vaccine prioritization and the social distancing law project.
State Funding
State Funding for Pandemic Influenza
ASTHO supported a FY09 appropriation of $350 million to fund state and territorial pandemic influenza preparedness activities. This amount is consistent with funds provided through the first federal emergency supplemental appropriation in FY06 and is necessary to sustain and enhance state and territorial pandemic preparedness efforts.
At-Risk Populations Project
Some individuals are at increased risk of suffering severe consequences during an influenza pandemic and may need special assistance to maintain basic medical care, as well as access to food and shelter. This project developed guidance for state, territorial, tribal and local health departments on planning for at-risk populations and pandemic influenza.
Antiviral Stockpiling
HHS: State Stockpiling Totals
ASTHO Position Statement on Antiviral Stockpiling
Sep 2007 Antiviral Survey - Summary
Sep 2007 Antiviral Survey - Fact Sheet
Non-Pharmaceutical Interventions (Community Mitigation)
ASTHO Social Distancing Law Project
Public Engagement Project on Community Mitigation Strategies
CDC Guidance on Community Mitigation Strategies
Vaccine Supply
Public Engagement Project on Vaccine Prioritization
HHS Guidance on Targeting and Allocating Vaccine
Position Statement on Vaccine Supply
Publications and Other Resources
ASTHO Report and Checklist - Preparedness Planning for State Health Officials, Nature's Terrorist Attack: Pandemic Influenza
CDC H1N1 Website
Pandemicflu.gov
ASTHO Privacy & Pandemic Flu Issue Brief (2007)
ASTHO Privacy & Pandemic Flu Overview (2008)