Guidance from the Department of Health

Department of Health - Pandemic flu archive  [external link]

Explaining pandemic flu: a guide from the CMO  [external link]

DH's Pandemic flu key facts  [external link]

DH's Pandemic flu FAQ [external link]

DH's Pandemic flu: important information  [external link]

For further information

Government decisions and policy relating to pandemic influenza - refer to the Department of Health - Pandemic flu archive [external link], NHS Choices: pandemic flu page  [external link].

Travel, overseas relations and foreign affairs - refer to the Foreign and Commonwealth Office   [external link] and National Travel Health Network and Centre website  [external link].

Preparing yourself and your family for a pandemic or other emergency - refer to the Direct.gov preparing for emergencies   [external link] from Direct.gov.

Health and safety in the workplace - refer to the Health and Safety Executive [external link].

Preparing UK businesses for an emergency - refer to the UK Resilience [external link].

Human health related aspects of Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 and avian influenza H5N1 - refer to the WHO pandemic preparedness [external link].

Avian influenza - refer to Public Health England's  avian Influenza pages and frequently asked questions on avian influenza,  DEFRA avian influenza page and Organisation Mondiale de la Sante Animale avian flu page [external link] (World Organisation for Animal Health, OIE).

Last reviewed: 20 May 2013