Avian Flu

Government Resources

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Federal agency's website. Gives facts about previous flu pandemics and key facts about bird flu and the avian influenza A (H5NP) virus.

Minnesota Department of Health
Explains the connection and differences between avian flu and pandemic. Gives information about how to protect yourself against avian flu. Has maps and reports showing which countries have human and animal cases of avian flu.

St. Paul Ramsey County Department of Public Health
Includes information about influenza pandemics, what Public Health is doing, preparedness and resources and links.

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Provides one stosp access to U. S. government agency pandemic flu information.

Other Resources

American Veterinary Medical Association
Contains a list of frequently asked questions. Also addresses the question of whether cats, dogs and other species can get avian influenza.

Mayo Clinic
Includes a good overview on the avian flu, plus signs and symptoms, causes, risk factors, when to seek medical advice, complications, treatment and prevention.

University of Minnesota Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy
In depth site including latest news on avian influenza, an overview, case count, selected readings, guidelines and planning.

World Health Organization
Coordinates the gobal response to human cases of avian influenza. Tracks the evolving situation. Provides technical guidelines and general information.

Pandemic Prepardness

American Red Cross
Tips from the American Red Cross in preparing for emergencies.

Emergency and Community Health Outreach (ECHO)
This site provides public health and safety educational information on a variety of emergency preparedness topics. Pages available in English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Somali, Hmong, Khmer and Lao.

Ready America
Includes information on preparing for and responding to emergencies. Has links to preparing emergency kits, making a family emergency plan and responses to different types of emergencies.

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