Information about Bird Flu

These excellent websites provide information on all aspects of bird flu (avian influenza, Asian bird flu).

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
US Department of Health and Human Services

Avian Influenza (Bird Flu): Facts about previous flu pandemics, and key facts about bird flu and the avian influenza A (H5N1) virus. http://www.cdc.gov/flu/avian

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Mayo Clinic Infectious Disease Center

Comprehensive information on signs and symptoms, causes, risk factors, when to seek medical advice, possible complications, treatment and prevention.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/bird-flu/DS00566

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World Health Organization
Epidemic and Pandemic Alert and Response

Avian Influenza Fact Sheet: An excellent overview and information about avian influenza (bird flu) and the significance of its transmission to humans.
http://www.who.int/csr/don/2004_01_15/en/

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Department of Health and Ageing
Australian Government

Avian Influenza (also called Bird Flu): This webpage contains information for the general public, health professionals, livestock and industry on Avian Influenza.
http://www.health.gov.au

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National Library of Medicine & National Institutes of Health

Bird flu: overviews, latest news, prevention, screening, related
issues, clinical trials, research.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/birdflu.html

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Department of Health - United Kingdom

Bird flu and pandemic influenza: What are the risks?
An excellent article covering all aspects of Bird Flu.
http://www.dh.gov.uk