The following links provide information on how to best prepare your business for an influenza pandemic.

• The official government website for information on pandemic influenza.

• The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) site provides vital facts and information about avian influenza, including preparedness checklists.

• The World Health Organization (WHO) provides a day-to-day update on the confirmed cases of bird flu infections, along with fact sheets and links.

Best Practices

These links provide information on different approaches to business preparedness. They are not necessarily recommendations.

• The King County Department of Public Health (Washington State) provides resources for business preparedness, including PowerPoint presentations.

• Mercer conducted an Avian Flu Pandemic Preparedness Survey report about weaknesses in business avian flu preparations, in Spring 2006, for which they collected data from 450 respondents across 38 countries and 26 industries.

• The Larimer County Pandemic Influenza Planning Partnership site provides a comprehensive database of best practices for businesses.

• The Ministry of Economic Development of New Zealand provides information on influenza pandemic planning business continuity, including a planning guide and information kit.

Other Helpful Resources

• This United Kingdom Department of Health site provides information on the UK's contingency plan as well as specific advice and recommendations.

• This Center for Infectious Disease and Research Policy (CIDRAP) site provide research-based information on influenza, public health, and business planning and preparedness.

• Trust for America's Health provides online brochures that include information for businesses about pandemic preparedness.

• Control Risks offers a range of tailored support and consultancy services, including a pandemic hotline, monitor and bulletin.