KDHE, Riley County-Manhattan Health Department to Conduct Public Forum on
Pandemic Influenza and Avian Flu December 13

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Riley County-Manhattan Health Department have scheduled a public forum to discuss influenza, including pandemic influenza, avian flu and the state?s pandemic preparedness plan. The forum will take place at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, December 13 at the Manhattan-Riley County Health Department, 2030 Tecumseh Road, in Manhattan.

Dr. Howard Rodenberg, KDHE Division of Health Director and State Health Officer, and Dr. Gail Hansen, KDHE State Epidemiologist, will discuss what to expect if avian and/or pandemic influenza appears in the U.S., ways to limit the spread of avian and/or pandemic influenza, and the Kansas Pandemic Influenza Preparedness and Response Plan.

In addition, Rodenberg and Hansen will discuss guidelines on seeking medical care if one experiences influenza symptoms, the importance of vaccinations, the products available for treatment (antivirals), and the differences between various types of influenza. A question and answer session will follow each presentation.

All interested members of the general public including business owners, chambers of commerce, community organizations, local school and government officials are encouraged to attend. Local media are also encouraged to attend.

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