Information for Health Care Professionals

Health professionals in Canada are facing tough questions from the public about human flu, avian flu and the possibility of an influenza pandemic. The following information can help you answer some of the most frequently asked questions from your clients.

Preparation Information

• Infectious Disease Outbreaks: Tools and strategies for front-line clinicians
• Guidelines for Reporting Suspected Adverse Reactions to Antiviral Drugs During an Influenza Pandemic
• Information on Influenza for Health Professionals
• Tool Kit - Pandemic Influenza Exercise for the Health and Emergency Social Services Sectors
• Canadian Forum on Implementation of the Antiviral Strategy for Pandemic Influenza: Proceedings Report
  

Canadian Pandemic Influenza Plan

• Annex G: Clinical Care Guidelines and Tools
• Annex H: Resource Management Guidelines for Health Care Facilities During an Influenza Pandemic

Information for Your Patients

• Understanding Pandemic Influenza
• Flu Prevention Checklist