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.

U.S. government docuemtns related to the 2009 H1N1 influenza can be found on another page on this website.

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)
• Interim CDC Guidance for Nonpharmaceutical Community Mitigation in Response to Human Infections with Swine Influenza (H1N1) Virus (2009) (external link)
• Interim Guidance for Infection Control for Care of Patients with Confirmed or Suspected Swine Influenza A (H1N1) Virus Infection in a Healthcare Setting (2009) (external link)
• Interim Guidance for Swine influenza A (H1N1): Taking Care of a Sick Person in Your Home (2009) (external link)
• Interim Guidance on Antiviral Recommendations for Patients with Confirmed or Suspected Swine Influenza A (H1N1) Virus Infection and Close Contacts (2009) (external link)
• Interim Guidance on Case Definitions to be Used For Investigations of Swine Influenza A (H1N1) Cases (2009) (external link)
• Interim Guidance on Specimen Collection and Processing for Patients with Suspected Swine Influenza A (H1N1) Virus Infection (2009) (external link)
• Interim Recommendations for Facemask and Respirator Use in Certain Community Settings Where Swine Influenza A (H1N1) Virus Transmission Has Been Detected (2009) (external link)
• Swine Flu: Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) of Medical Products and Devices (2009) (external link)
• Swine Influenza A (H1N1) Virus Biosafety Guidelines for Laboratory Workers (2009) (external link)
• Swine Flu: Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) of Medical Products and Devices (2009) (external link)
• Swine Influenza A (H1N1) Virus Biosafety Guidelines for Laboratory Workers (2009) (external link)
• Interim Guidance for Swine influenza A (H1N1): Taking Care of a Sick Person in Your Home (2009) (external link)
• Interim Guidance on Antiviral Recommendations for Patients with Confirmed or Suspected Swine Influenza A (H1N1) Virus Infection and Close Contacts (2009) (external link)
• Interim Guidance on Case Definitions to be Used For Investigations of Swine Influenza A (H1N1) Cases (2009) (external link)
• Interim Guidance on Specimen Collection and Processing for Patients with Suspected Swine Influenza A (H1N1) Virus Infection (2009) (external link)
• Interim Recommendations for Facemask and Respirator Use in Certain Community Settings Where Swine Influenza A (H1N1) Virus Transmission Has Been Detected (2009) (external link)
• Swine Flu: Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) of Medical Products and Devices (2009) (external link)
• Swine Influenza A (H1N1) Virus Biosafety Guidelines for Laboratory Workers (2009) (external link)
• Swine Flu: Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) of Medical Products and Devices (2009) (external link)
• Swine Influenza A (H1N1) Virus Biosafety Guidelines for Laboratory Workers (2009) (external link)

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)