US Department of State-Bureau of Consular Affairs-9/2008

What does our Federal Government have to say about Pandemic Influenza?
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Avian Flu Fact Sheet

FACT SHEET: AVIAN INFLUENZA A (H5N1) and PANDEMIC INFLUENZA

The U.S. Government remains concerned about the possibility of an influenza pandemic that will affect Americans abroad. This fact sheet offers advice on measures Americans can take to prepare for and cope with a possible pandemic. It also includes information on the U. S. Government’s efforts to plan for and respond to such an event.

U.S. Government Pandemic Policy for Americans Abroad

The U.S. Government recognizes that in a pandemic, a variety of factors may lead Americans abroad to stay in the country they are residing in or visiting. Some may choose to remain in country to avoid mass transit, public gatherings or other situations that could increase their exposure to the virus. Others may be forced to remain in country, due to disruptions in air travel, quarantines or closed borders. Consequently, it is current U.S. Government policy for all overseas employees under Chief of Mission authority, and their accompanying dependents, to plan for the possibility that they will be remaining in country during a pandemic. Information for both official and private Americans on how to prepare for this possibility is contained in the flyer Remain in Country During a Pandemic, which urges Americans to maintain adequate provisions for a pandemic wave or waves that could last from 2 to 12 weeks.

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