The world is long overdue for another 'flu pandemic, and it may arrive any day. When it does, millions will die directly of influenza and the global economy will go into freefall, possibly leading to the deaths of millions more through secondary illness, civil strife, war and malnutrition. That's a threat not to be sniffed at.

What can you do to make sure that you are best prepared?

There are dozens of sites out there that can offer combined, more information than exists in the scope of this site. What we'll do is guide to to the best resources and opportunities for making sure that you are prepared for the arrival of the next 'flu pandemic, whether or not it comes in the form of bird flu (the H5N1 virus or another mutation that is resistant to Tamiflu and other retrovirals).

We'll show you the official sites, the best unofficial sites, where to get practical advice as a traveller, worker or in the home, survivalist strategies and the best medicines, such as Tamiflu.