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 International Health Regulations 2005 (IHR) came into force in June 2007. The IHR are an international public health treaty that commit signatory countries to take actions to prevent, protect against, control and provide a public health response to the international spread of disease, in ways which avoid unnecessary interference with international traffic and trade.
The NHS Act enabled the establishment of a National Focal Point (NFP) to liaise with Commonwealth, state and territory agencies within Australia in relation to influenza pandemics and other public health events of national significance. The NFP provides a central point of coordination with WHO on all matters related to the IHR.
This information is current for 03 September, 2010
This information was issued on 05 December, 2008
Level of Pandemic Threat
PROTECT Phase
