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Bird Flu (Avian Influenza)

For The Media

USINFO: Complete Coverage of The Avian Influenza Outbreak
http://science.america.gov/science/health/avianflu.html
This is a major US Government site for official information for the media. The site feature key government documents, fact sheets, online readings and links to vital US Government agencies and Non Government Organizations working on the outbreak

Up-To-Date Sources Of Information

1. U.S. Government Official website on Pandemic Flu and Avian Influenza
http://www.pandemicflu.gov/
This is a good site for general information, preparedness activities, and has links to many other pertinent websites with good current information on influenza. It also has preparedness checklists for individuals, families, and groups.

This is a good site for general information, preparedness activities, and has links to many other pertinent websites with good current information on influenza. It also has preparedness checklists for individuals, families, and groups.

This is a good site for general information, preparedness activities, and has links to many other pertinent websites with good current information on influenza. It also has preparedness checklists for individuals, families, and groups.This is a good site for general information, preparedness activities, and has links to many other pertinent websites with good current information on influenza. It also has preparedness checklists for individuals, families, and groups.This is a good site for general information, preparedness activities, and has links to many other pertinent websites with good current information on influenza. It also has preparedness checklists for individuals, families, and groups.This is a good site for general information, preparedness activities, and has links to many other pertinent websites with good current information on influenza. It also has preparedness checklists for individuals, families, and groups.

2. CDC Website on Pandemic Flu and Avian Influenza
http://www.cdc.gov/flu/pandemic/
This is a good site for general information, preparedness activities, and has links to many other pertinent websites with good current information on influenza. . It also has preparedness checklists for individuals, families, and groups and resources and fact sheets for specific target audiences.

3. WHO websites on Avian Influenza
http://www.who.int/csr/disease/avian_influenza/en/
This site has updates and preparedness plans as well as links to other relevant sites.

Situation Updates: Country by country. Read updates on Nigeria
http://www.who.int/csr/disease/avian_influenza/updates/en/index.html

http://www.who.int/csr/outbreaknetwork/en/
This site has updates on current outbreaks of Avian influenza in birds as well as human cases reported around the world.

Fact sheet: http://www.who.int/csr/disease/avian_influenza/avianinfluenza_factsheetJan2006/en/index.html 

4. FAO website on Avian Influenza
http://www.fao.org/ag/againfo/subjects/en/health/diseases-cards/special_avian.html
FAO is the Food and Agricultural Organization for the United Nations. It has a reference lab for Avian Flu and the website has useful tips and information on the topic.

Other US Government Agencies Involved:
1. Avian Influenza Response: U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/global_health/home/News/news_items/avian_influenza.html

2. Avian Influenza (Bird Flu): U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
http://www.usda.gov/birdflu

3. National Vaccine Program Office: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
http://www.hhs.gov/nvpo/pandemics/

4. Avian Influenza: U.S. Department of State
http://www.state.gov/g/oes/avianflu/

5. Avian Flu: VOANews
http://www.voanews.com/english/avian_flu.cfm

National Strategy for Pandemic Influenza

http://www.whitehouse.gov/homeland/pandemic-influenza.html

For American Citizens

Warden Message: Read all messages here
http://nigeria.usembassy.gov/warden_messages.html

Avian Influenza Frequently Asked Questions

Travel.State.Gov, Bureau of Consular Affairs, and U.S. Department of State
http://travel.state.gov/travel/tips/health/health_2747.html