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For the latest information about highly pathogenic
H5N1 avian flu, visit the websites below or call the University of
Missouri Extension and Ag Information News Office at (573) 884-1846
General Information
http://www.pandemicflu.gov
For Health Professionals
http://www.cdc.gov/flu/pandemic/healthprofessional.htm
Food Safety Information
http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/avfluqa.html
http://www.usda.gov/documents/AvianFluBrochure.pdf
For Poultry Producers/Keepers
http://www.aphis.usda.gov/vs/birdbiosecurity/
http://www.aphis.usda.gov/vs/birdbiosecurity/tips.html
For Hunters
http://www.pandemicflu.gov/health/hunters.html
For Pet Owners
http://www.who.int/csr/don/2006_02_28a/en/index.html
Wild Bird Survey Information
This site contains a list of species with confirmed infections
of highly pathogenic H5N1
http://www.nwhc.usgs.gov/disease_information/avian_influenza/department_of_the_interior_-_H5N1_brief.jsp
Flu Terms Defined
Seasonal (or common) flu is a respiratory illness that can be
transmitted person to person. Most people have some immunity, and a
vaccine is available.
Avian (or bird) flu is caused by influenza viruses that occur
naturally among wild birds. The H5N1 variant is deadly to domestic
fowl and can be transmitted from birds to humans. There is no human
immunity and no vaccine is available.
Pandemic flu is virulent human flu that causes a global outbreak, or
pandemic, of serious illness. Because there is little natural
immunity, the disease can spread easily from person to person.
Currently, there is no pandemic flu.
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