Introduction - Why plan for an influenza pandemic
Part 1: Australia's Health Plan for Pandemic InfluenzaA.What is pandemic influenzaB.The strategy for responding to an influenza pandemicC. Key actions to achieve each operational objectivePart 2: How individuals can help control the spread of the virusPart 3: More information for decision makers and health professionalsThe states and territories have legislative powers that enable them to implement biosecurity arrangements within their borders that would act to complement Commonwealth quarantine arrangements. They also have a broad range of public health and emergency response powers available to them under both public health legislation and emergency legislation for responding to a public health emergency, such as an influenza pandemic, that might occur within their jurisdiction.
This information is current for 03 September, 2010
This information was issued on 05 December, 2008
Level of Pandemic Threat
PROTECT Phase
