Livinston Parish Coroner's Office  
Ron Coe, M.D., Coroner

PO Box 1507, 20355 Government Blvd. Suite C, Livingston, LA 70754
Phone: 225.686.3980 • Fax: 225.686.3979
 
 
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Pandemic Influenza Measures

The Avian Flu, H5N1 influenza virus, is a novel strain of influenza that has infected humans with a greater than 50 percent mortality rate. We as a community may not be able to prevent an epidemic or pandemic of the Avian Flu, but we can work together to be prepared and limit the impact on our community.

Initially, no vaccine will be available to combat the Avian Flu and it will take between six to seven months after an epidemic or pandemic starts for a vaccine to be made available.

Antiviral Medications that may limit complications if taken within the first 48 hours. It must be noted that they may not be effective against the Avian Flu.

  • Amantadine
  • Rimantadine
  • Zanamivir
  • Oseltamivir
Measures to limit spread of the Avian Flu:
  • Isolation, the separation of infected individuals from others
  • Quarantine, the separation of contacts or suspected contacts of infected individuals from others
  • Reduce social contact, increase social distance in workplace and community
  • Limit employees at workplace to essential staff only
  • School closures, develop alternative procedures for learning
  • Alternative faith-based planning, prayer

Will rely upon voluntary cooperation for above measures unless instructed otherwise by federal and, or state government.

Personal Responsibility Measures:
  • Stay at home when sick
  • Stay away from sick people
  • Cover your cough
  • Wear mask
  • Wash hands regularly
  • Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth
  • Avoid close contact with people who are sick
  • Social distancing in workplace and community
  • Pneumococcal Vaccination per recommended guidelines
  • Prepare by stockpiling a three week supply of essential water, food and medicines
 
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