Introduction Overview


Why are specific pandemic influenza measures needed for a school's emergency crisis plan?
What is the Pandemic Influenza Planning Toolkit?
How will a pandemic influenza impact schools?
      Why is a pandemic a major concern now?
      What are the primary interventions to minimize the impact of an influenza pandemic?
      How will non-pharmaceutical interventions be determined?
            Pandemic Severity Index
            CDC Recommended Trigger Points for School Closure
            Statutory Authority for School Closure
            Three-Tiered Strategy for Implementing School/Child Social Distancing Measures
      Learning from Previous Pandemics
How is the Pandemic Influenza School Planning Toolkit organized?

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