Pandemic Preparedness: Your one-stop access to information about the flu

A pandemic is a worldwide outbreak of a specific disease which affects a large proportion of the population. The federal, provincial and territorial governments in Canada are working on pandemic preparedness, and many municipalities, companies and health care facilities also have plans in place. It is a good idea for Canadian families to take steps that will help them respond, if necessary, to a flu pandemic, as well as other emergency situations.