Australian Health Management Plan for Pandemic Influenza

Overview of the document and how to use it

The AHMPPI (2008) includes the following:

Introduction

The introduction sets the scene and outlines the scope for this iteration of the plan.

Part 1

Part 1 provides important background information on the nature of influenza pandemics. It describes the strategy for the response to an influenza pandemic, and the likely actions taken during the different phases of a pandemic.

Part 2

Part 2 describes how individuals and households can prepare for an influenza pandemic and help protect themselves from infection during an influenza pandemic.

Part 3

Part 3 provides more detail of the strategy and responses for health professionals and decision makers, along with technical details and scientific rationale for planning.

To assist the reader a glossary of terms is available at Appendix A.

While this plan is written for all Australians, some groups may find certain parts of the document of particular interest: Table 1 outlines the areas of interest, and draws attention to relevant sections and the supporting documents to the AHMPPI (2008).

Table 1: areas of interest for readers of this document

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This information is current for 03 September, 2010
This information was issued on 05 December, 2008