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Influenza Pandemic

The Provincial Status indicators are a method of informing Ontarians of a developing or existing health emergency.

Faith Groups : Links

Below are additional resources that may help faith groups and faith-based service providers prepare for an influenza pandemic :

Workplace Safety & Insurance Board
Contains a variety of resources that can be used to help control infection, plan for a pandemic, and educate staff and volunteers.

Faith-Based & Community Organizations Influenza Pandemic Preparedness Checklist
Created by the Centres for Disease Control (CDC) in the USA, this checklist provides guidance for religious organizations, social service agencies that are faith based, and community organizations in developing and improving influenza pandemic response and preparedness plans.

Ontario Multifaith Council on Spiritual and Religious Care
Ontario Multifaith Council on Spiritual and Religious Care (OMC) is one of North America's largest organizations dedicated to the advocacy of spiritual care and the protection of religious rights.

Faith Communities and Pandemic Flu
This booklet explains how faith communities can play a part in protecting themselves and others, and how they can help face the challenge should an influenza pandemic occur in the UK.

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