Better health and ageing for all Australians

Pandemic Influenza

Australian Management Plan for Pandemic Influenza

The aim of this document is to provide a detailed guide for the Australian response to a pandemic influenza threat. This plan targets the wide range of people who will be involved in planning and responding to an influenza pandemic.

Please note that the Australian Management Plan for Pandemic Influenza, 2005, has been superseded by the Australian Health Management Plan for Pandemic Influenza, 2006


If you wish to download the previous Australian Management Plan for Pandemic Influenza, 2005 (PDF1.1MB), this is available as a PDF version only.

If you are unable to download this file please email: ohp.webmaster@health.gov.au and we will arrange for alternative version to be sent to you.



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