Top of Page What should citizens expect from public health officials to help prepare for and respond to pandemic influenza?
• People should expect a quick response to the initial cases to attempt to control the spread of a pandemic influenza outbreak. This might require isolation of patients to control the spread of disease and in-home quarantine of people who may have been exposed to the disease. It might require social distancing by closing schools and businesses or canceling public assemblies. • People should expect frequent, truthful communication from public health officials. In times of crisis, people need a steady stream of information. People will need to trust and follow the advice of those who deliver public health recommendations for any pandemic influenza response effort to be successful. • Before an outbreak occurs, people should expect to learn about helpful personal and family preparation tips. • During an outbreak, people should receive status reports and information about vaccine and medication supplies and distribution via the media and local emergency and public health officials. • People
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