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Personal Protective Equipment and Influenza Outbreaks, including Bird Flu (Avian Influenza)
This page provides answers to questions about personal protective equipment and how it can prevent influenza outbreaks and the spread of infection.... Details >
Center for Devices and Radiological Health, U.S. Food and Drug Administration
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 and Pandemic Flu
The Department of Health and Human provides answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) about avian and pandemic flu in this knowledgebase which is searchable. Over time, FAQs are being added and ans... Details >
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