Pandemic Influenza Plan for Middlesex-London Version 1.0 January 2006 © Copyright 2006 Middlesex-London Health Unit 50 King Street London, Ontario N6A 5L7 www.healthunit.com Cite reference as: Middlesex-London Health Unit (2006). Pandemic Influenza Plan for Middlesex-London, Version 1.0. London, Ontario: Author. Authors: Bryna Warshawsky, MDCM, CCFP, FRCPC Cathy Egan CIC, MBA, CPHI(C) Alison Locker, MSc Graham L. Pollett, MD, MHSc, FRCPC Patricia Simone, BA Mary Anne Simpson, RN, BScN, MScN Laurie Young In collaboration with the Health Emergency Sub-Committee For more information, please contact: Laurie Young Middlesex-London Health Unit 50 King Street London, Ontario N6A 5L7 Phone: 519 -663-5317 ext. 2346 Fax: 663-8241 E-mail:
[email protected] Pandemic Influenza Plan for Middlesex-London, January 2006 1 Acknowledgements The authors would like to acknowledge the important contributions made to this report and pandemic influenza planning in Middlesex-London by the following individuals: Mr. Brian Arnold – London Fire Department Mr. Mike Barrett – Ministry of Health and Long Term Care Mr. Mike Bessegato - St. Joseph's Health Care London Ms. Shawna Bourne – Ministry of Environment Detective Sergeant Tom Bradley – London Police Service Superintendent Rob Brown - London Police Service Dr. Abdul Chagla – London Public Health Laboratory Mr. Jim Christie – Thames EMS Mr. Dave Colvin - City of London Mr. Gerry Cook - London and District Pharmacy Association Mr. Steve Coulahan - London Health Sciences Centre Ms. Karen Dyer - St. Joseph's Health Care London Ms. Mary Anne Dzialoszynski - London and District Pharmacy Association Dr. Tom Freeman - Department of Family Medicine University of Western Ontario Ms.