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Pandemic Preparedness Guide for Faith Groups

This guide aims to assist faith groups and faith-based service providers develop an influenza pandemic plan. The objectives of the guide are as follows :

• To encourage faith groups and faith-based service providers to prepare for an influenza pandemic;
• To promote collaboration among faith groups and faith-based service providers with public health officials, local municipal emergency management coordinators, and other community-based organizations;
• To encourage faith groups and faith-based service providers to analyze their faith practices and rituals to ensure they adhere to the principles of infection control during an influenza pandemic; and,
• To encourage faith groups and faith-based service providers to analyze the critical services they deliver and develop alternate means of service delivery during a pandemic.

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Pandemic Preparedness Guide for Faith Groups
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