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The outbreak of the H1N1 influenza virus (Swine Flu) that first caused illness in Mexico and the United States in March and April of 2009 – and was classified as a global pandemic by the World Health Organization in June – underscores the critical importance of effective pandemic planning.

Organizations need to understand the wide-ranging social and economic effects of a pandemic so they can respond quickly to potential disruptions to their operations and protect the well-being of their employees - and MMC can help.

The businesses in our focused portfolio are among the world's leading advice and solutions providers in risk, strategy, and human capital. They can provide the financial, risk management, HR operations and communications expertise to help you plan, prepare, and respond to a global pandemic.

• Plan: Start early. Identify your current state of pandemic preparedness and determine what additional measures you need to implement to be full prepared.
  
  
• Prepare: Take action. Implement a comprehensive pandemic preparedness plan across your organization.
  
  
• Respond: Move fast. Assess the effects of the situation and follow your plan to handle the consequences of the pandemic.
  
  

Click a category on the left to learn how the companies of MMC can help you address specific issues related to pandemic preparedness.