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Pandemic flu or Swine flu: What you need to know

This brochure explains:
  • How pandemic flu is different from normal flu
  • Signs and symptoms
  • Caring for yourself and others
  • When to seek medical help, and more.

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Pandemic flu or Swine flu: What you need to know (PDF, 680 KB)

Getting ready for a flu pandemic

Date of publication: revised May 2009
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 flu viruses affecting animals are changing into viruses that easily affect people. If these new viruses spread in 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...
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Translations are also provided below:

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.

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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.

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Page last updated: 16 November 2009


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