With flu season nearly upon us, BC's food processors are getting ready to ensure they are ready.

Domenic Losito, Regional Director of Health Protection for the Vancouver Coastal Health Authority, spoke to processors about Current knowledge of H1N1, its potential impact on food processors and prevention/mitigation strategies.

Please see further below for links to resources to help with virus and pandemic planning.

Virus and Pandemic Planning Resources

Useful H1N1 influenza virus information and background information on pandemic planning:

BC Ministry of Health Pandemic Planning Resources

Public Health Agency of Canada

Canadian Food Inspection Agency

Vancouver Sun article

Detailed dairy information

"Influenza Pandemic: Continuity Planning Guide for Canadian Business", Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters (type in pandemic planning)

"Pandemic Preparedness Guide for Canadian Grocery Distributors" Canadian Council of Grocery Distributors (search for national pandemic)

Canadian Government