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Avian Influenza 
This fact sheet discusses avian influenza ("bird flu") and the significance of its transmission to humans.... Details >
Avian Influenza (Bird Flu)
This page provides background information about avian influenza, including recent outbreaks, the viruses, and the risk to human health.... Details >
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Avian Influenza (Bird Flu) Frequently Asked Questions
These are answers to frequently asked questions about avian influenza (bird flu).... Details >
Avian Influenza (Bird Flu): USDA Information
This page provides a variety of information about avian influenza (AI), a disease found among poultry, including questions and answers, fact sheets, and more.... Details >
Avian Influenza A Viruses
Influenza viruses that infect birds are called avian influenza viruses. Only influenza A viruses infect birds, and all known subtypes of influenza A viruses can infect birds. This fact sheet discusses... Details >
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Avian Influenza Infection in Humans
Although avian influenza A viruses do not usually infect humans, several instances of human infections and outbreaks of avian influenza have been reported since 1997. This fact sheet discusses instanc... Details >
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Avian Influenza Page
This page provides access to full text documents and Internet sources on avian influenza. Some materials are in Spanish.... Details >
Avian Influenza: Current Situation
This outbreak page provides the latest Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updates on the current spread of avian flu throughout the world.... Details >
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Confirmed Human Cases of Avian Influenza A (H5N1)
This alert and response page links to cumulative reports of confirmed human cases of avian influenza A (H5N1) around the world.... Details >
Dr. Julie Gerberding hosts Ask the White House
This transcript is an interview with CDC Director, Julie L. Gerberding, M.D., M.P.H. that took place on November 1, 2005. In the transcript, Dr. Gerberding answers questions about influenza and avian ... Details >
FDA Approves New Laboratory Test To Detect Human Infections With Avian Influenza A/H5 Viruses
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 >
Guidelines and Recommendations: Interim Guidance about Avian Influenza A (H5N1) for U.S. Citizens Living Abroad
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
Influenza Viruses
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
Interim Recommendations for Persons with Possible Exposure to Avian Influenza During Outbreaks Among Poultry in the United States
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
Key Facts About Avian Influenza (Bird Flu) and Avian Influenza A (H5N1) Virus
Also available in: Spanish
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
National Strategy for Pandemic Influenza (Flu)
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 >
Past Avian Influenza Outbreaks
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
Preparing for Pandemic Influenza
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
Questions and Answers About Avian Influenza (Bird Flu) and Avian Influenza A (H5N1) Virus
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
Related Links on Avian Influenza (Bird Flu)
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
Situation Updates - Avian Influenza
This alert and response page links to situation updates of avian influenza activity around the world.... Details >
Spread of Avian Influenza Viruses Among Birds
Avian influenza viruses circulate among birds worldwide. Certain birds, particularly water birds, act as hosts for influenza viruses by carrying the virus in their intestines and shedding it. This fac... Details >
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Transmission of Influenza A Viruses Between Animals and People
While it is unusual for people to get influenza infections directly from animals, sporadic human infections and outbreaks caused by certain avian influenza A viruses and pig influenza viruses have bee... Details >
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services