Pandemic Planning

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Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flue Update

For further information and links about the recent Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Influenza outbreak, please view our update page or the Ministry of Health website.

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General Pandemic Planning

MidCentral District Health Board (DHB) is preparing for any potential influenza pandemic. A multi-disciplinary team, the MidCentral DHB Pandemic Planning Group, is refining the MidCentral DHB Pandemic Plan. The Pandemic Planning Group membership includes clinicians, infection control specialists, emergency department staff, public health, primary care, risk management personnel, human resources and communications advisers.

The Pandemic Planning Group is also working with other agencies including Civil Defence, regional and district councils and of course MidCentral DHB’s Palmerston North Hospital. MidCentral DHB’s pandemic planning internally and externally with other agencies, will ensure a coordinated response for any potential pandemic influenza.

The Pandemic Planning Centre can be contacted via email on: pandemic@midcentraldhb.govt.nz
  • Fact Sheets for Pandemic Planning


    Fact sheets to inform and help you in preparing for a pandemic, including information on infection control, handwashing, using a mask, home based care, personal preparedness, and community based assessment centres.

  • Frequently Asked Questions about Pandemic Planning


    MidCentral DHB's pandemic planning team provides answers to the many frequently asked questions about pandemics; including the difference beween seasonal and pandemic influenza, what is Tamiflu, and how to prepare for a pandemic.

  • Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu


    Information page and links for further information about Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu.

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    MidCentral DHB's Pandemic Plan


    Read MidCentral DHB's Pandemic Plan - a document developed by a team of clinicians, emergency management specialists, and health planners. Comments or questions regarding the Plan can be referred to pandemic@midcentraldhb.govt.nz.

  • Pandemic Links & Resources


    A range of information resources are available to provide you with information and help you plan for a pandemic.


 



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