Have you had a flu shot?
Do you know the
difference between seasonal and pandemic influenza? Are you prepared for influenza?
The below links will provide you with important information.
H1N1 (Swine) Flu Pandemic
TVF&R's Preparedness
As the H1N1 influenza
pandemic generated increasing impact in our region, TVF&R
took preventive measures to protect its
emergency responders, maintain its ability to
deliver emergency services to the community, and
reduce the spread of influenza.
Towards that goal, we maintained appropriate personal
protective equipment for use on medical calls, implemented several workplace infection control measures,
and vaccinated our emergency responders.
TVF&R has been involved in pandemic planning on the
state and local levels since 2002. TVF&R personnel from EMS,
Emergency Management, and Health & Wellness were
engaged in preparing the District for the impact of the H1N1
pandemic since the outbreak in the spring of 2009.
Even though H1N1 influenza activity has waned considerably,
we continue to work with Public
Health, EMS, Emergency Management, and other key players on
the state, regional, and local levels to ensure that our
plans are in line with national recommendations and
consistent with our partner agencies. We are acting on
lessons from the 2009 response so that we can be better
prepared for either another pandemic wave or the next
disease outbreak.
General guidelines on seasonal and pandemic influenza