What does it mean for you?

Everyone will be affected by an influenza pandemic. 

There are some simple things you can do in homes and workplaces that will limit the spread of flu and help protect you and your business.

Information for:

• Everyone (individuals, families, local communities)
• Business sector, employers and employees
• Funeral industry
• Government
• Schools and childcare
• Health Sector
• Travellers to Tasmania

People at risk

Most people who get influenza - including pandemic (H1N1) 2009 influenza - have a mild illness and do not need medical treatment or to see a doctor. However, certain groups of people are more at risk of developing more serious illness, and should read the advice below:

• People with chronic underlying illness including:
  • People with breathing problems like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma severe enough to need daily preventative medication 
  • People with diabetes
  • People with heart disease
  • People with liver disease
  • People with weakened immune system (because of cancer treatment, HIV/AIDS or medications)
  • People with underlying neurological conditions
  • People with metabolic disease
  • People with haemoglobinopathies.
• People who are very obese
• Pregnant women
• Indigenous Australians
• People with cancer
• People with kidney disease