Should a pandemic or other widespread emergency threaten Richfield this web page will provide citizens up-to-date information on the City's response.

Pandemic Flu History:

A pandemic occurs when a disease spreads rapidly, affecting most countries and regions of the world. Influenza pandemics have occurred periodically throughout human history -- including a major pandemic in 1918, and smaller pandemics in 1957 and 1968. Scientists predict that another pandemic will happen, although they cannot say exactly when. They also don't know if the next pandemic will be mild, moderate or severe.

The symptoms of pandemic influenza are similar to those of ordinary flu, but are usually more severe. Vaccine against ordinary flu will not protect against pandemic flu. However, getting your annual flu shot is one of several things you can do to keep yourself healthy, and that might help you fight off the pandemic virus.

What You Can Do to Prepare

Richfield, Are You Prepared?
Are you ready in the event a widespread emergency hits the area?  Check out this tip sheet for help.

Pandemic Flu Planning Checklist

You can prepare for an influenza pandemic now.  You should know both the magnitude of what can happen during a pandemic outbreak and what actions you can take to help lessen the impact of an influenza pandemic on you and your family.  This checklist will help you gather the information and resources you may need in case of a flu pandemic.  For more information, visit www.health.state.mn.us/divs/idepc/diseases/flu/pandemic/index.html or www.pandemicflu.gov.

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Emergency Preparedness and Public Health newsletter

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