Policy paper

Responding to a UK flu pandemic

This is the government's strategy for responding to an influenza pandemic in the UK.

• From: Department of Health and Social Care
• Published: 10 November 2011

This was published under the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

This publication was withdrawn on 1 May 2026

This publication was superseded by the Pandemic Preparedness Strategy in March 2026.

Applies to England

Documents

[Withdrawn] The UK Influenza Preparedness Strategy 2011

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The UK Influenza Pandemic Preparedness Strategy 2011 describes the government’s strategic approach for responding to an influenza pandemic. It updates the clinical, health and scientific advice and information contained in ‘Pandemic flu: a national framework for responding to an influenza pandemic 2007’ and replaces that document.

Published 10 November 2011