The proposed solution is to limit the effect of pandemic ‘flu through antiviral medication which inhibits the virus from replicating inside the body preventing it from spreading. Healthcare Connection’s Antiviral Protection Plan allows members of the public to reserve antiviral medication for a cost-effective price of £9.99 per person per year. A minor cost when compared to the £306 million the UK spends on cold and seasonal ‘flu remedies each year.
Inevitably, in a pandemic, antiviral medication will be in short supply and a ‘flu vaccine will not be widely available.
Although identified by the UK Government as the biggest threat to society on the national risk register, pandemic ‘flu is largely an unknown threat by the general public. There is often confusion between seasonal ‘flu and the possible effects and impact of pandemic ‘flu, which differ in severity enormously.
There have been 3 ‘flu pandemics in the last 100 years resulting in millions of deaths. It is estimated that the ‘flu pandemic of 1918 killed 40-50 million people. The World Health Organisation believes the world is in danger of another ‘flu pandemic due to the ‘flu virus H5N1; it is carefully monitoring spread of the virus. The UKs Chief Medical Officer, Sir Liam Donaldson has described the next ‘flu pandemic as a “biological inevitability.”
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The cost of the Antiviral Protection Plan is £9.99 per person per year. The Plan is available for purchase from www.fightflunow.com.
Since the formation of the company in 1996, Healthcare Connections has developed occupational health schemes including pandemic influenza planning services to facilitate business continuity.
“Healthcare Connections has been a leading expert in pandemic flu planning for a number of years and a public service offering is a logical extension for us. We want to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to protect themselves in the event of pandemic ‘flu outbreak,” says Alison Brown, Co-founder and CEO.
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Editor’s Notes:
For further information and to arrange interviews or quotes, please contact Judy Elliott on 01494 797440.
About Healthcare Connections
• Healthcare Connections was established in 1996.
• Co-founders – Alison Brown, Cecile Hiney.
• Providing a range of healthcare solutions to several well-known FTSE 100 clients.
• Specialists in medical programmes and pandemic preparedness plans.
