Avian Influenza

Learn the facts. Be prepared. Given the unpredictable behavior of influenza viruses, neither the timing nor the severity of the next pandemic can be predicted with any certainty. (Source: WHO) The following information on these web pages has been compiled from national and international health authorities.

Current Situation
What is Dow doing?
General Information
Prevention
Preparation
Vaccines & Medications
Travel Recommendations
Food Safety

Current Situation

Currently, there is NO human pandemic flu and there is no evidence of efficient and sustained human to human transmission of the H5N1 Avian Flu virus.

Current WHO phase of pandemic alert

What is Dow doing about the possibility of a Pandemic?

Dow is taking the potential for pandemic flu seriously. We are developing the plans needed to protect our workers and their families, and to enable us to continue to run our businesses in the event of a pandemic. The health of Dow people is vital to our success. We believe knowledge is the best defense. We are proactively informing and educating Dow employees and their families, and are working with our communities, to assure we have coordinated plans in place if they are needed.

General Information about Pandemic and Avian Influenza

The following links provide the most up-to-date, credible information about Pandemic Influenza and Avian Flu.

Flu Prevention

Preparation

Pandemic Flu Planning Checklist for Individuals and Families (PDF 171KB)

Avian Influenza Vaccines & Medications

Travel Recommendations

Guidance for Travelers

Food Safety

Food Safety (USFDA)


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