The threat of a flu pandemic is real. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other leading public health experts agree that it is not a question of IF a pandemic will occur, but WHEN it will occur.
While no one can prevent a pandemic from happening, taking steps now to prepare will ensure we are better able to withstand the impact of a pandemic and help contain the spread of illness to others. But government alone can’t prepare the nation for a pandemic; this challenge requires leadership—from those most trusted and respected in their communities.
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has launched a national pandemic preparedness campaign to encourage as many Americans as possible to understand that the threat of a pandemic influenza is real and to actively engage in personal preparedness. This campaign is called “Take the Lead – Working Together to Prepare Now."
This multi-faceted campaign engages leaders at the local, state, and national levels, and equips them with the information and tools they need to help individuals, families, and communities prepare for a flu pandemic. For more information on the campaign and how to get involved, visit www.pandemicflu.gov/takethelead.
The threat of a flu pandemic is real. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other leading public health experts agree that it is not a question of IF a pandemic will occur, but WHEN it will occur.
While no one can prevent a pandemic from happening, taking steps now to prepare will ensure we are better able to withstand the impact of a pandemic and help contain the spread of illness to others. But government alone can’t prepare the nation for a pandemic; this challenge requires leadership—from those most trusted and respected in their communities.
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has launched a national pandemic preparedness campaign to encourage as many Americans as possible to understand that the threat of a pandemic influenza is real and to actively engage in personal preparedness. This campaign is called “Take the Lead – Working Together to Prepare Now."
This multi-faceted campaign engages leaders at the local, state, and national levels, and equips them with the information and tools they need to help individuals, families, and communities prepare for a flu pandemic. For more information on the campaign and how to get involved, visit www.pandemicflu.gov/takethelead.