U.S. Government Documents
on Avian/Pandemic Influenza

This is our working compendium of biosecurity-related U.S. government documents in the public domain. To recommend a government document for inclusion, please email the Webmaster.

Department of Agriculture

Office of Inspector General

• Audit Report: USDA'S Implementation of the National Strategy for Pandemic Influenza (2008)

Department of Defense

• Department of Defense Implementation Plan for Pandemic Influenza (2006)

Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)

• Guidance on Allocating and Targeting Pandemic Influenza Vaccine (2008)
• Home Health Care During an Influenza Pandemic: Issues and Resources (2008) (external link)
• Pandemic Planning Update V – March 17, 2008 (2008)
• Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act Progress Report (2007)
• Correctional Facilities Pandemic Influenza Planning Checklist (2007)
• Laboratory Preparedness for Pandemic Influenza (2007)
• Pandemic Preparedness Planning for U.S. Businesses with Overseas Operations (2007)
• Health Insurer Pandemic Influenza Planning Checklist (2007)
• Hospital Pandemic Influenza Planning Checklist (2007)
• Law Enforcement Pandemic Influenza Planning Checklist (2007)
• Pandemic Influenza Preparedness Spending, December 2007 (2007)
• Pandemic Influenza Preparedness Spending, June 2007 (2007)
• Pandemic Planning Update IV – July 18, 2007 (2007)
• Travel Industry Pandemic Influenza Planning Checklist (2007)
• Pandemic Planning Update III – November 13, 2006 (2006)
• Pandemic Planning Update II – June 29, 2006 (2006)
• Pandemic Planning Update – March 13, 2006 (2006)
• HHS Pandemic Influenza Implementation Plan (Part I) (2006)
• Colleges and Universities Pandemic Influenza Planning Checklist (2006)
• Child Care and Preschool Pandemic Influenza Planning Checklist (2006)
• Emergency Medical Service and Non-Emergent (Medical) Transport Pandemic Influenza Planning Checklist (2006)
• Faith-Based and Community Organizations Pandemic Influenza Preparedness Checklist (2006)
• Home Health Care Services Pandemic Influenza Planning Checklist (2006)
• Long-Term Care and Other Residential Facilities Pandemic Influenza Planning Checklist (2006)
• Medical Offices and Clinics Pandemic Influenza Planning Checklist (2006)
• Pandemic Influenza Planning Guidance for MRC Units (2006)
• Pandemic Influenza Preparedness Spending, December 2006 (2006)
• Pandemic Influenza Preparedness Spending, June 2006 (2006)
• Pandemic Flu Planning Checklist for Individuals and Families (2006)
• School District (K-12) Pandemic Influenza Planning Checklist (2006)
• Business Pandemic Influenza Planning Checklist (2005)
• State and Local Pandemic Influenza Planning Checklist (2005)

Administration on Aging

• Administration on Aging: Pandemic Flu Operational Plan (2006)

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

• CDC Influenza Pandemic Operation Plan (OPLAN) (2007)
• Community Strategy for Pandemic Influenza Mitigation (2007)

Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

• Draft Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff: Establishing the Performance Characteristics of In Vitro Diagnostic Devices for the Detection or Detection and Differentiation of Influenza Viruses (2008)  
• FDA Pandemic Influenza Preparedness Strategic Plan (2007) (external link)
• Guidance for Industry: Clinical Data Needed to Support the Licensure of Pandemic Influenza Vaccines (2007)
• In Vitro Diagnostic Devices to Detect Influenza A Viruses: Labeling and Regulatory Path - Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff (2007)
• Reagents for Detection of Specific Novel Influenza A Viruses: Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff - Class II Special Controls Guidance Document (2006)

Department of Education

• Pan Flu Guidance, Revised Nov. 21, 2007 – Elementary and Secondary Education Issues During A Severe Influenza Pandemic (2008)

Department of Homeland Security

• Prioritization of Critical Infrastructure for a Pandemic Outbreak in the United States (2007)
• Pandemic Influenza Best Practices and Model Protocols (2007)
• Disaster Assistance Policy 9523.17 - Emergency Assistance for Human Influenza Pandemic (2007)
• Pandemic Influenza Preparedness, Response, and Recovery Guide for Critical Infrastructure and Key Resources (2006)

Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration

• Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for an Influenza Pandemic (2007)
• Pandemic Influenza Preparedness and Response Guidance for Healthcare Workers and Healthcare Employers (2007)

Department of State

• United States International Engagement on Avian and Pandemic Influenza (2007)  

Department of Veterans Affairs

• VA Pandemic Influenza Plan (2006)

Government Accountability Office (formerly General Accounting Office)

• Influenza Pandemic: HHS Needs to Continue Its Actions and Finalize Guidance for Pharmaceutical Interventions (2008)
• Influenza Pandemic: Federal Agencies Should Continue to Assist States to Address Gaps in Pandemic Planning (2008)
• Influenza Pandemic: Efforts Under Way to Address Constraints on Using Antivirals and Vaccines to Forestall a Pandemic (2008)
• Avian Influenza: USDA Has Taken Important Steps to Prepare for Outbreaks, but Better Planning Could Improve Response (2007)
• Influenza Pandemic: DOD Combatant Commands' Preparedness Efforts Could Benefit from More Clearly Defined Roles, Resources, and Risk Mitigation (2007)
• Influenza Pandemic: Efforts to Forestall Onset Are Under Way; Identifying Countries at Greatest Risk Entails Challenges (2007)
• Influenza Pandemic: Further Efforts Are Needed to Ensure Clearer Federal Leadership Roles and an Effective National Strategy (2007)
• Influenza Pandemic: Opportunities Exist to Address Critical Infrastructure Protection Challenges That Require Federal and Private Sector Coordination (2007)
• Influenza Pandemic: DOD Has Taken Important Actions to Prepare, but Accountability, Funding, and Communications Need to be Clearer and Focused Departmentwide (2006)
• Influenza Pandemic: Applying Lessons Learned from the 2004-05 Influenza Vaccine Shortage (2005)
• Influenza Pandemic: Challenges in Preparedness and Response (2005)
• Influenza Pandemic: Challenges Remain in Preparedness (2005)
• Infectious Disease Preparedness: Federal Challenges in Responding to Influenza Outbreaks (2004)
• Influenza Pandemic: Plan Needed for Federal and State Response (2000)

The White House

• National Strategy for Pandemic Influenza Implementation Plan One Year Summary (2007)
• National Strategy for Pandemic Influenza: Implementation Plan (2006)
• National Strategy for Pandemic Influenza (2005)

Other

• U.S. Policy Regarding Pandemic Influenza Vaccine (2008)
• Federal Guidance to Assist States in Improving State-Level Pandemic Influenza Operating Plans (2008)