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Washington State Department of Health

Preparing for pandemic influenza:
A Washington State Overview

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Public Information and Outreach

People need timely, accurate information – especially during emergencies. They want to know what is happening and what they can do. Clear, understandable information can provide direction and calm fears. That is why public information is such a crucial part of effective emergency planning and response.

Public health and partner agencies are working to inform the people of Washington about pandemic flu through the media, the Internet and a variety of publications.

The state and local health agencies are developing materials to help people in Washington understand what a pandemic is, what to expect during an outbreak and how they can be prepared.

Outreach efforts include:

• Providing information on simple and effective things people can do to help prevent the spread of flu.

• Providing training and communication resources to groups and organizations.

• Working with internal and external partners to promote consistent prevention messages and coordinated outreach programs.

• Working with organizations that serve special needs communities.

Information on pandemic flu preparedness is regularly shared between local, state, federal and Canadian partners. These groups are striving to provide clear, consistent and credible information people can use to make informed decisions.

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