Avian Influenza (Bird Flu)

Latest Information About Avian Influenza

These organizations are studying and keeping track of bird flu, including what is being done to prevent its spread. Their Web sites have the most up-to-date information about bird flu:

• U.S. Government. You can find information at www.pandemicflu.gov.
• U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). You can find information at www.cdc.gov/flu/avian.
• World Health Organization (WHO). You can find information at www.who.int/csr/disease/avian_influenza/en.

Frequently Asked Questions

Ongoing concerns:

What should I do if I find a dead bird? How should I handle wild birds? How can I prevent bird flu on my poultry farm?

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Author:	Maria G. Essig, MS, ELS	Last Updated: July 31, 2008
Medical Review:	E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine Christine Hahn, MD - Epidemiology
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