New Toolkit for Ohio Schools
The Ohio Department of Health has developed a Pandemic Influenza Toolkit for Ohio Schools. The kit contains planning information, guidance on disease surveillance and reporting, infection control measures, sample media releases and more. Kits are being printed and sent to school districts and local health departments in February 2007.
Download your copy here.
Audio and Video available
In August 2006, the Ohio Department of Health ran an educational media campaign. Audio and video public service announcements from that campaign are available in our
publication library as well as videos by other health departments.
Autumn 2006 Newsletters Published
Be Prepared - This has been part of the public health message across the country in regards to the potential for an influenza pandemic and it's the theme of Autumn's newsletters. If you'd like to learn more about planning for an influenza pandemic in our schools, businesses, communities and local governments,
click here to read the latest newsletters.
About this Web site
Experts believe a worldwide outbreak, or pandemic, of influenza will happen someday. The exact timing is not known, but it is certain our everyday lives will drastically change during a pandemic. These changes may include temporary closing of schools or cancellation of events, disruption of normal services such as utilities and some shortages. There are things you can do now to prepare. This Web site is designed to help prepare and protect the health of Ohioans.
Last Updated January 25, 2007
