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Pandemic influenza: Guidance on preparing acute hospitals in England

This is generic guidance intended to assist in preparing for a pandemic whose nature and severity is unknown. Although much of the content remains relevant in the current swine flu pandemic, some aspects, particularly those relating to at risk groups and those intended to respond to higher levels of sickness and mortality may not be applicable to the current swine flu situation.  Therefore, the guidance should be read in conjunction with the latest swine flu UK planning assumptions and other specific swine flu guidance

This document is designed to assist acute hospitals and foundation trusts in England in developing their plans for responding to an influenza pandemic

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