The purpose of a plan in general is to reduce the incidence of adverse effects. An initial public health plan addresses multilevel and multidimensional issues. A public health plan to reduce the epidemic incidence of influenza is intended to reduce morbidity and mortality, ensure continuity of operations, and position the state for recovery if attacked by a new influenza virus causing large numbers of illnesses and deaths throughout New Jersey (NJ) ( NJDHSS, 2008). In consideration of this plan it is necessary to establish a target population and develop an appropriate protocol. Immunocompetent and immunocompromised individuals are significantly at risk as are infants, children, and the geriatric population, all of whom require specific attention. Translocation and globalization have significantly changed the propensity to expose the population to a myriad of infectious diseases. The World Health Organization has identified an increase in the global influenza pandemic as having the potential to reduce the health, safety and well-being of the essential services workforce; immobilize key infrastructure; and induce fiscal instability (NJDHSS, 2008). Since these effects can have immediate and long-term consequences, they must be taken into account. New Jersey, like many states, has considered a well-prepared plan to ensure risk reduction of the multilevel impact of the influenza epidemic. Because the effect of the influenza pandemic on the private sector, which provides most of the critical infrastructure, is potentially significant (NJDHSS, 2008). A potential state and global collapse can have far-reaching and long-lasting effects. With this thought in mind it is essential to consider the position of the judicial authorities in relation to their response...... middle of paper ......ior Services . http://nj.gov/health/flu/plan.shtmlNovick, L.M. (2008). Public Health Administration; Principles for population-based management. Sudbury: Jones and Bartlett. Reference Harper, S. B. (2009). Seasonal Influenza in Adults and Children Diagnosis, Treatment, Chemoprophylaxis, and Institutional Management of Outbreaks: Infectious Diseases Society of America Clinical Practice Guidelines. Clinical Infectious Diseases, Oxford Journal, 1003-1032. http://cid.oxford journals.org/content/48/8/1003.1.full?sid=e2f308db-741c-46de-be4f-19385d3baef5NJDHSS. (2008). New Jersey Pandemic Influenza Plan. Trenton: New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services. http://nj.gov/health/flu/plan.shtmlNovick, L.M. (2008). Public Health Administration; Principles for population-based management. Sudbury: Jones and Bartlett.