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Letter to householders

Dear householder

While there is currently no influenza pandemic, you, your family / whanau and friends
have been sent this information to help you prepare for whenever one might come in the
future.

The enclosed brochure outlines some practical steps people can take to prepare, like
remembering basic hygiene and putting together an emergency supplies kit. Please
take the time to read it and talk about your plan with family, friends and neighbours.

It is also worth considering who you might need to contact and who may need to contact
you in a flu pandemic. Think about how you might help a neighbour or relative living
alone, or who you might be able to call for help if you get sick.

Along with the brochure, we have also enclosed a magnet with details about where you
can get further information, including the Ministry of Health website and free phone
number.

To ensure we are as well prepared as we can be, New Zealand is following the advice of
international agencies, such as the World Health Organization and the Centers for
Disease Control. The Ministry of Health has secured extra medical supplies and
developed resources for health professionals to help deal with a pandemic.

A range of agencies from central government to District Health Boards and community
groups are all working to make sure New Zealanders know what they can do.
We don’t know when a pandemic will occur but we are doing everything we can to
prepare for one.

Yours sincerely

Dr Mark Jacobs
Director of Public Health


Page last reviewed: October 2007