Avian/Pandemic Influenza
Avian & Pandemic
Influenza Policy
Protecting the health of the Coast Guard workforce during an
Avian Influenza or Pandemic Influenza event is paramount to preserving CG
operational missions. This will require dynamic awareness, prevention, and
preparedness efforts from all CG personnel. All Coast Guard personnel
have been classified in one of the following risk zones:
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Very High
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High
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Medium
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Low
Non pharmacological
Countermeasures
The non pharmacological countermeasures Coast Guard personnel
can use to protect themselves against contracting avian or pandemic
influenza are:
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Social Distancing
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Hand Hygiene
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Surface Disinfection
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Personal Protective Equipment (for mission
critical personnel and those in high risk and very high risk zones)
Pharmacological
Countermeasures
The pharmacological countermeasures Coast Guard personnel can
use to protect themselves against contracting avian or pandemic influenza
are:
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Seasonal Influenza Vaccine
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Pre-Pandemic Influenza Vaccine
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Antiviral Medications