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CDC Avian Influenza (Bird Flu)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Presented by the Centers for Disease Prevention and Control, web site describes avian influenza in wild birds and domestic poultry. Provides a number of links to other useful sites on the subject of avian influenza including general information, outbreaks, professional guidance for travelers and health care workers, information on the viruses, as well as risks to human health.
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How Stuff Works - How Bird Flu Works - An Introduction
How Stuff Works Inc.
Reviews the basics of how viruses and influenza work, including whether it is likely to cause a global flu epidemic.
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Learn about Funding and Planning for Avian Influenza in Your State
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Provides information about funding and planning for avian influenza at the state and local level through an interactive map. Each state links to a web page containing a list of online resources, which include state pandemic planning information - state agriculture, health & wildlife contact information - federal funding assistance for states - state pandemic web site information - Federal/State summit information and memoranda of understanding (MOUs) - historical background on the 1918 flu - other related information.
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U.S. Department of Health & Human Services - Pandemic Flu: Get Informed. Be Prepared
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
The official U.S. government web site for information on pandemic flu and avian influenza. Along with general information, the site provides influenza resources related to health & safety, planning & response activities, travel, research activities, and monitoring outbreaks.
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World Health Organization (WHO) - Avian Influenza
World Health Organization
From this avian influenza web-page, located on the World Health Organization (WHO) web site, a list of web resources are posted to assist in the understanding of the human health risks associated with this disease. New releases and reports are posted regularly, as well as links to documents describing WHO guidelines and recommendations. A collection of fact sheets and frequently-asked-questions provide an overview of avian influenza.
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