Prepare for anything

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RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany --  An influenza pandemic occurs when a new flu virus emerges among humans and spreads easily from person to person. Because the virus is new to humans, people have little or no immunity to it and the virus spreads worldwide. It is not possible to predict with certainty when the next flu pandemic will occur or how severe it will be, so it's beneficial to be prepared for anything.

Preparing for a pandemic is not unlike preparing for hurricane season. The website 
www.pandemicflu.gov/plan/individual/checklist.html actions you can take to help lessen the impact of an influenza pandemic on you and your family. This checklist will help you gather the information and resources you may need in case of a flu pandemic. The list includes food items to have, and also how to prevent the spread of germs and limit infection. (Information courtesy of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services)