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ABC TV Movie: Fatal Contact: Bird Flu in America
On Tuesday, May 9 at 8 p.m., the ABC television network aired a made-for-TV movie titled "Fatal Contact: Bird Flu in America." The movie follows an outbreak of the H5N1 avian flu virus from its origin... Details >
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 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 >
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 >
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