UW Oshkosh

Influenza

The danger is, the bird flu virus is just one mutation away from becoming as contagious as ordinary flu. We've all had ordinary flu. We've all seen it jump from kids to parents and to every coworker on our jobs.

3. Role of the Media (educating the community)

In the event of a pandemic, how will information reach the community? Be specific. TV? Radio? Cell Phone-a-Thon? Newspaper?  Foot messenger? (will OCAT? and WOCT 101.9 FM play a role?) What information should be provided (e.g. death tolls? Report cases?  should citizens be educated regarding "cough etiquette" etc.)?  Should a Flu-HOTLINE be created?  Who will be in charge of a Flu-HOTLINE?

Oshkosh Community Pandemic Flu Questions

The plan is divided into 12 sections

  1. Individual preparedness (stockpiling food, water, masks, medicines, miscellaneous)
  2. Create an emergency workforce team (who will be on this team)
  3. Role of the Media (educating the community)
  4. Community Communication (e.g. moving goods and services)
  5. Quarantine measures /Prevention/Travel/Curfews/Crime Prevention
  6. Public gathering policies
  7. Hospitals
  8. Pharmacies/Health Plans/Stockpiling Antiviral Drugs
  9. Long-term care, including nursing home residents and elderly living alone
  10. Vaccines
  11. City Issues (garbage collection, electricity, water treatment, burial procedures, business plans)
  12. Oshkosh Board of Health Role