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Washington State Department of Health

Preparing for pandemic influenza:
A Washington State Overview

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Message from Governor Chris Gregoire

The safety and security of Washingtonians is one of my top priorities. Preparing our communities for the possibility of a global flu pandemic is an immense and continuous responsibility.

I have directed the Washington Department of Health and Military Department’s Emergency Management Division to take the lead on this very important work.

A pandemic would touch everyone; we must prepare now. While we have made good progress, many challenges remain and successful planning will take the combined effort of government, business, hospitals, and the public.

Here are some things you can do to help:

• Use good health habits: simple things like washing your hands often and covering your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing are very effective at preventing the spread of disease.

• Stay at home when you’re sick to prevent the spread of illness among your co-workers.

• Develop home and workplace emergency plans.

Caring for your health and preparing for emergencies will help keep Washington safe and strong. Thank you for doing your part.

Sincerely,

Christine O. Gregoire
Governor

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