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Pandemic planning in Canada

S E Tamblyn1

  • 1Perth District Health Unit, Stratford, Ontario, Canada.

European Journal of Epidemiology
|August 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary

Canada developed a pandemic influenza plan in 1988, focusing on consensus, selective vaccination, and public vaccine distribution. The plan requires updating to reflect current capabilities and roles for future influenza preparedness.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health Preparedness
  • Epidemiology
  • Immunization Policy

Background:

  • Canada's National Advisory Committee on Immunization developed a pandemic influenza plan in 1988.
  • The plan involved extensive consultation with various stakeholders, including provincial authorities, manufacturers, and international representatives.
  • Key strategic decisions included federal-provincial consensus, selective vaccination, public vaccine purchasing, and open market for antivirals.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the key components and decisions of Canada's 1988 pandemic influenza plan.
  • To review the plan's coverage of pandemic recognition, response activation, decision-making, and resource considerations.
  • To highlight the need for updating the plan based on advancements since 1988.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a comprehensive pandemic influenza plan through multi-stakeholder consultation.
  • Inclusion of specific strategies for vaccine and antiviral use, distribution, and communication.
  • Addressing operational aspects such as committee activation, target group estimation, and manufacturing capabilities.

Main Results:

  • Significant increases in influenza vaccine use and amantadine experience in Canada since 1988.
  • Enhanced domestic manufacturing capabilities for influenza vaccine.
  • The original plan provides a framework but requires updating, particularly regarding target populations and roles.

Conclusions:

  • Canada's 1988 pandemic influenza plan established a robust framework for preparedness.
  • Post-1988 developments necessitate a revision of the plan's targets and a reinforcement of roles.
  • Continuous evaluation and updating are crucial for maintaining effective pandemic influenza preparedness.

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