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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