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Pandemic flu : Avian influenza (H5N1)
The spread of avian influenza (H5N1) to Europe has heightened concern in Great Britain regarding the risk of an influenza pandemic developing in the near future. There is a heightened concern around the world regarding the risk of an influenza pandemic developing in the near future. This site provides links to local, National and International plans, policies and documents to improve preparedness for pandemic influenza.
Adur District Council in common with other Sussex Local Authorities is undertaking a process of contingency planning and preparedness ahead of possible increases in flu related illnesses locally. The Council is working with local Primary Care Trusts (PCT) and West Sussex NHS to ensure that residents of Adur have access to the best possible information and guidance.
Useful websites
The primary responsible for health care rests with the NHS and all enquiries related to health issues should be made through that service for further information please go to the following external websites :
- The Department of Health (www.dh.gov.uk/en/index.htm)
- Directgov (www.direct.gov.uk)
- NHS websites :
- NHS Direct (www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk)
- NHS in England (www.nhs.uk)
- West
Sussex Primary Care Trust (PCT) (www.westsussexpct.nhs.uk)
(formed following the merger of Adur, Arun & Worthing Primary Care Trust, Western Sussex Primary Care, Trust Horsham & Chanctionbury Primary Care Trust, Crawley Primary Care Trust and Mid-Sussex Primary Care Trust ) - South
East Coast Strategic Health Authority (/www.southeastcoast.nhs.uk)
(formed following the merger of Kent and Medway Strategic Health Authority with Surrey and Sussex Strategic Health Authority)
- Cabinet Office (www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk)
- Vaccine information statements information in different languages : www.immunize.org/vis (Note : this is an American site but the information on it may assist Adur residents for whom English is not their first language).
Useful documents on our website :
- NHS Flu Pandemic document (.PDF 337kb)
- Health Protect Agency (HPA) Pandemic Flu document (.PDF 161kb)
- Adur DC flu presentation (.PDF 645kb)
