“Novel influenza A (H1N1) is a new flu virus of swine origin was first detected in April, 2009. The virus is infecting people and is spreading from person-to-person, sparking a growing outbreak of illness in the United States.
There are currently cases of human infection with H1N1 throughout the world, including the United States. Health professionals are concerned about the possibility that this virus could become a pandemic for the following reasons:
- It is a never-before seen combination of human, swine, and avian influenza viruses.
- It is being spread from human to human.
- The age group most affected is healthy, young adults (unlike seasonal flu)
- Like other influenza viruses, it continues to evolve.”
Source: www.PandemicFlu.gov
In the midst of this pandemic, businesses must take practical steps for handling an outbreak in the workplace to help employees avoid, or at least mitigate, problems that may arise during this crisis.
Novel Influenza A: H1N1, Review and Update
 This presentation with featured speaker Amy Fuchs, M.D. reviews the medical impact of H1N1 virus. Dr. Fuchs is associate professor of medicine in the Division of Infectious Diseases and HIV Medicine, and serves as associate vice chair of education for the Department of Medicine at Drexel University College of Medicine.
Pandemic Planning: Business Planning and Communications
 This presentation with featured speaker Nancy Hatch Woodward reviews the causes and effects of a pandemic on businesses and provides practical steps to educate and protect your employees. Ms. Woodward has researched and written extensively on human resource best practices and risk assessment.
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