Flu on Call: Frequently Asked Questions

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Author: Lisa Koonin, Influenza Coordination Unit, Centers for Disease...

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This two-pager offers answers to frequently asked questions around Flu on Call™: its background, its use, how it works, and how it can be incorporated into existing preparedness plans.

Program: Community Health

Submitted Date: Oct 06, 2014 | Modified Date: Sep 30, 2025

Primary Toolkit: The Flu on Call Toolkit | Secondary Toolkit: N/A

Jurisdiction: Multi City

Institution Type: Federal,

Keywords: Influenza, Strategic National Stockpile (SNS), Surge Management, Communications

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