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HHS' Food and Drug Administration has approved a new laboratory test, Influenza A/H5 (Asian lineage) Virus Real-time RT-PCR Primer and Probe Set, developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Preve... Details >
This outbreak notice alerts travelers of avian influenza A (H5N1) activity abroad. The notice describes the level of risk for the traveler and recommended preventive measures to take.... Details >
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
This fact sheet discusses the three types of influenza viruses, human influenza viruses versus avian influenza viruses, and the two types of influenza viruses change.... Details >
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Guidance for individuals who may be exposed to avian influenza is based on the degree of risk associated with various levels and types of exposures. ... Details >
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
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This fact sheet provides general information about bird flu and information about one type of bird flu, called avian influenza A (H5N1) that is infecting birds in Asia and has infected some humans.... Details >
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
This document outlines the Nation's strategy to detect influenza outbreaks, expand domestic vaccine production capacity, stockpile treatments, prepare to respond to pandemic flu, and ensure the health... Details >
This fact sheet provides a listing of outbreaks of avian influenza in North America during which transmission to humans has occurred, or instances of human infection with avian influenza.... Details >
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
This fact sheet provides answers to questions about preventing pandemic influenza. The fact sheet includes information on what changes are needed for H5N1 or another avian influenza virus to cause a p... Details >
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
This document presents background information about Avian Influenza (Bird Flu) and Avian Influenza A (H5N1) Virus, including the risk to human health, symptoms, and treatment.... Details >
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
For more information on avian influenza see these related links.... Details >
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services