Pandemic influenza

www.moh.govt.nz/pandemicinfluenza
Information phone line: 0800 286 358

See the Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu pages
for information on the current situation

An influenza pandemic occurs when a new strain of influenza virus emerges, spreading around the world and infecting many people at once.

The Ministry of Health is working with the health sector and other Government agencies to ensure New Zealand is as prepared as possible for a potential pandemic.

These web pages provide latest updates, background information (including legislation), FAQs and guidelines and advice on issues like how to prepare, media releases and resources plus relevant links to other Government websites.

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If you have any queries about pandemic influenza not answered on this website please email us at webmanager@moh.govt.nz. Please note that we cannot give personal health advice.

Current alert status: Code Yellow (what does this mean?)

Latest updates:
2 July: Stop the flu -Sick? Stay home billboard added.

23 June: Influenza A (H1N1) recordings of national television ads added.

19 June: Influenza A (H1N1) recordings of national radio ads added.

Information...
For everyone
For the health sector
For businesses
For travellers
From other Government websites

Page last updated: 2 July 2009