In this update you will find information on:

Viral Pandemic Business Continuity Plan
Pandemic Influenza Kit
Signs and Symptoms of Swine Flu
What's happening in New Zealand

Viral Pandemic Business Continuity Plan

It’s about having effective control through simple interventions. Emergency Preparedness is crucial to minimising the possible impact a pandemic could have on our community and businesses.
As businesses we have a responsibility to protect our clients, customers, staff and the wider community - particularly as regards those in our community who more vulnerable.

Ways a pandemic could affect your business:

• High absenteeism (family related also)
• Suspected cases (enforced quarantine)
• Sick Leave policies and procedures - do they need to be reviewed in light of this possibility
• Ability to carry our essential operations/functions maybe impaired
• Schools/child care centres being closed

All About People have developed a simple template that can easily adapt to suit you specific business requirements. Contact us for more information or phone 0800 023 789

If you are a Community Organisation we are happy to provide this template free of charge. Contact us

Pandemic Influenza Kit

Some basic precautions you can take would be to have a 'flu kit vaiable for personnel in critical positions eg: clenaers. This kit should consist of:

• Face Masks
• Latex Gloves
• Antibacterial wipes
• Antibacterial spray
• Antibacterial soaps

We recommend Active Safety who are able to make these kits up for you or contact us for advice on other precautions you can take.

Signs and Symptoms of Swine Flu

Questions and Answers

What is H1N1 'swine flu'?
What are the symptoms?
What should I do to protect myself if I get sick?

For answers to frequently asked questions about Influenza A (H1N1) 'swine flu', view the Questions and Answers page of the Ministry of Health website

What's happening in New Zealand

Influenza 2010 Updates (Including Swine Flu)

Frequently asked questions

Members of the public with concerns should in the first instance call Healthline 0800 611 116