Surveillance, Epidemiology, and Laboratory Resources

Fundamental to pandemic preparedness is the ongoing surveillance, epidemiologic, and laboratory activities to monitor and characterize both seasonal influenza, novel influenza A viruses, and emerging influenza A viruses circulating in animals that have not yet infected humans. Existing influenza surveillance networks rely on data from domestic and international public health partners to monitor seasonal influenza viruses, novel influenza A viruses, and influenza A viruses circulating among animals. Resources are available to assist with pandemic planning.