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If you have questions or would like to speak to someone at the Knox County Health Department regarding pandemic influenza planning, please email knoxpanflu@knoxcounty.org or call 215.5093.



Pandemic Influenza Plan for Faith-Based Organizations

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2009 Pandemic Influenza Planning- Homeless Facilities
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In preparation for a potential pandemic influenza, government officials strongly recommend that all individuals, government and business entities, and community organizations and agencies take appropriate measures to minimize the impact of a pandemic outbreak. The purpose of this Pandemic Influenza Plan Template is to recommend a series of action steps that places of worship should take in response to potential pandemic outbreak within their local community. The template format is designed to facilitate the development of such a plan. 

2009 Mortuary Service and Mass Fatality Planning-Pandemic Influenza, PowerPoint

"PANFLU/H1N1" Update - Power point - LEPC 5/20 - Dr. Martha Buchanan KCHD Health Officer


Pandemic Flu Tools and Checklist

A pandemic is a global disease outbreak. A flu pandemic occurs when a new influenza virus emerges for which people have little or no immunity, and for which there is no vaccine. The disease spreads easily from person-to-person, causes serious illness, and can sweep across the country and around the world in very short time. A pandemic can be prolonged and require temporary changes in many areas of society such as schools, work, transportation and other public services. An informed and prepared public is essential to minimizing the health effects of a pandemic and the resulting consequences to society. As you plan, it is important to think about the challenges that you might face, particularly if a pandemic is severe. Much information has been prepared by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to help guide planning and preparation for your family, schools, businesses and communities. This information can be found at

Pandemic Flu News
EPI update Newsletter and Pandemic Flu Planning Article

Additional Resources for Pandemic Flu Planning
One-stop resource for pandemic flu information and planning tools for all agencies.