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A(H1N1) Influenza (Swine Flu) Pandemic Resources

Research from The Conference Board

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Key Questions in Pandemic Planning

Since 2005, The Conference Board has been helping businesses better prepare for and understand the impacts and consequences of a potential global human influenza pandemic. This report builds on that experience to address questions of concern to business managers across sectors, industries, and regions in light of the current resurgence of a global pandemic health threat.

The Potential Economic Impact of the 2009 A(H1N1) Influenza (Swine Flu) Pandemic

While it is too early to determine the ultimate scope of the A(H1N1) influenza pandemic, a comparison to the 2003 SARS outbreak shows the economic impact may be short-lived and will not significantly alter long-term trends in global macro economic activity. But only time, and the final course of the current pandemic, will determine the depth of any economic damage.

Action Plans for Dealing With a Global Pandemic

As confirmed cases of swine-origin influenza A(H1N1) infection continue to increase globally, this report by The Conference Board summarizes the business and health lessons from previous epidemics and provides important insights to managers about dealing with today's pandemic-related issues. Included are action steps that managers within companies should be taking to prepare for a possible worsening of the "swine flu" pandemic. Topics addressed include: