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Resources On The Web -
Pandemic and Avian Influenza
Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention
http://www.cdc.gov/flu/avian/
This is the official avian flu page created by the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention (CDC), part of the Department of Health and
Human Services (HHS), the principal agency in the United States
government for protecting the health and safety of all Americans.
This page provides information regarding key facts, current assessments,
frequently asked questions, and specific subjects, such as the spread
of the virus. For specific information regarding pandemic go to
the Pandemic page.
The CDC is also organizing and testing information for State agencies
on the National
Vaccine Program.
Massachusetts
Department of Public Health (MDPH)
- Pandemic Preparedness
http://www.mass.gov/dph/flu
Official site for Massachusetts addressing the issue of pandemic
preparedness and avian flu, the home page features a discussion
on the various forms of flu, including seasonal, avian and pandemic.
Included here is the January 2006 MDPH
Pandemic Preparedness Plan. MDPH also provides a Template
for Local Infectious Disease Emergency Planning and Response
. Further information can also be found on the Message
Maps.
Massachusetts
System for Advance Registration of Volunteer
Health Professionals
This important organization provides a database of health care professionals
who agree to vounteer their services for State-wide emergencies.
Information on applying to volunteer included at this location.
MassSupport
http://mass.gov/samh/
This site provides information on coping with disaster, finding
resources for you and your family and community, organizing to be
prepared, and other valuable data.
National
Strategy for Pandemic Influenza
http://www.whitehouse.gov/homeland/pandemic-influenza.html
In addition to providing the full text of the National Strategy
for Pandemic Influenza in PDF format, this site provides a statement
from the President and summary information
National Vaccine Program
Office
http://www.hhs.gov/nvpo/pandemics/
This site maintained by the United States Department of Health &
Human Services provides information on research and development
of vaccines for influenza.
National
Wildlife Health Center- Avian Flu Page
Disease and research information on a variety of diseases of
national concern, including avian flu.
Pandemic Flu: Official Page
of the United States Department of Health and Human Services
http://www.pandemicflu.gov/
This reliable resource features discussion on types of flu viruses
including seasonal, avian and pandemic flu. It provides accurate
dependable information regarding planning and response; monitoring
outbreaks; tests, vaccines and medications; global activities and
travel. It also features a constantly updated News section with
accurate reports. There is a sidebar featuring an avian flu watch
and listing of upcoming conferences and meetings.
United
States Department of Agriculture- Avian Flu Page
The official page of the US Department of Agriculture, this site
provides fact sheets, photo and video gallery, and information on
educational outreach, food and nutrition, laws and regulations,
research and science and reliable news items. Also included are
instructions regarding reporting sick wild and farm animals.
United
States Department of Homeland Security National Response Plan -
Pandemic Flu
http://www.dhs.gov/xprevprot/programs/editorial_0760.shtm
DHS's page on avian flu provides links to information already given
here, but may be updated in the future as the situation changes.
United
States HHS Pandemic Influenza Preparedness Plan
http://www.hhs.gov/pandemicflu/plan/pdf/HHSPandemicInfluenzaPlan.pdf
This 396 page document was created by the United States Department
of Health and Human Services, and provides a detailed study in dealing
with the possiblity of pandemic in the United States. Included here
is a doctrine for response; key pandemic response actions and capabilities
for effective implementation; and an outline of the responsibilities
proscribed for Health and Human Service Agencies and other Offices.
Extensive appendices also included.
World
Health Organization - Avian influenza Site
http://www.who.int/csr/disease/avian_influenza/en/index.html
Comprehensive and reliable site outlining international epidemic
and pandemic alert and response information. Daily news updates,
guidelines, global outbreak information, international health regulations,
laboratory and empidemiological information and extensive links
to additional information of interest to medical personal and the
general population.
Preventing the Spread of Influenza
Avian Influenza:
The Virus and Its Spread
http://www.cdc.gov/flu/avian/virus.htm
A concise directory of sites linking to valuable information on
the spread and possible spread of the Avian Flu.
Avian
Influenza Vacines
http://www.cdc.gov/flu/avian/gen-info/vaccines.htm
Up-to-date information on the development of vacines for avian flu.
As of this update, a vaccine for the H5N1 virus that is being seen
in Asia has not been successfully developed.
Clean Hands Save Lives!
http://www.cdc.gov/cleanhands/
A publication from the CDC (Center for Disease Control) on the important
benefits of handwashing and the prevention of diseases.
Controlled
studies of the effect of handwashing on transmitting respiratory
infections
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/EID/vol12no01/05-1371_app2.htm
Scholarly policy statement on the benefits of handwashing put out
by the CDC.
Handwashing
to Prevent Influenza
http://www.health.gov.ab.ca/influenza/FS_washing.pdf
An excellent site on the importance of handwashing and its use in
preventing the spread of avian flu.
Interim
Recommendations for Infection Control
http://www.cdc.gov/flu/avian/professional/infect-control.htm
The CTC's interim guidelines for dealing with infection control.
This site is currently being revised.
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