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Getting ready for a flu pandemic

Date of publication: March 2006

When a new flu virus infects many people around the world, it is called an influenza pandemic.

Health experts and governments around the world are worried that the flu virus H5N1 affecting birds (avian influenza or bird flu) could change into a virus that easily affects people.

If this happens, and the new virus enters New Zealand, many of us could become very sick.

There are a few simple things you can do now to prepare:

Have a plan
Setting up your emergency kit
Hygiene - keeping clean
And other things you can do...

Brochure availability:

Read online - Getting ready for a flu pandemic
Download on the HealthEd website - Getting ready for a flu pandemic
Hard copies are available from your local Health Education Resource Provider. View list of local Health Education Resource Providers on the HealthEd website.

Translations:
Translated versions of this brochure are available on the Translations page.

Getting ready for a flu pandemic for Whānau, Hui, Marae and Tangihanga

Date of publication: June 2007

Advice for Māori on how to prepare for a flu pandemic.

Brochure availability:

Read online - Getting ready for a flu pandemic for Whanau, Hui, Marae and Tangihanga
Download PDF - Getting ready for a flu pandemic for Whanau, Hui, Marae and Tangihanga (PDF, 194 KB)

Border leaflet: Pandemic influenza information for people arriving in New Zealand

Date of publication: July 2006

This leaflet has been prepared for distribution at borders if required.

Brochure availability:

Read online - Pandemic influenza information for people arriving in New Zealand
Download PDF - Pandemic influenza information for people arriving in New Zealand (PDF, 98 kB)

Page last updated: 30 January 2008