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Avian Influenza GuidelinesInterim Infection control guidelines for health care facilities in the event of an avian influenza outbreak, issued by the World Health Organization.
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)The CDC provides information on the avian flu including recent outbreaks, the virus, and the risk to human health.
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Implementation Plan for the National Strategy for Pandemic InfluenzaThe Plan describes more than 300 critical actions, many of which have already been initiated, to address the threat of pandemic influenza.
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Interregional spread of influenza ...Researchers at the NIH conclude that the regional spread of annual influenza epidemics throughout the United States is more closely connected with rates of movement of people to and from work than with geographical distance or air travels.
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NASA Avian Influenza Preparedness and ResponseMemo and informational packet on the emerging threat of a possible avian influenza pandemic has been issued by the OCHMO.
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NASA Office of the Chief Health and Medical OfficerAvian Influenza Health Alert issued by the OCHMO regarding the current status of avian influenza.
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PandemicFlu.govThe official US government web site for information on pandemic flu and avian influenza.
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USDA Efforts and ResponseA brochure outlining the USDA's efforts and response in preventing an outbreak of avian influenza by attacking the disease at its source.
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Worker Protection Against Avian Flu HighlightedOSHA has important information spotlighting precautions for workers who may become exposed to avian flu A safety and health information bulletin focuses on protecting poultry workers, while a safety and health guidance page alerts workers and employers about the hazards of the virus. The guidance provides specific recommendations for farm workers and animal handlers, laboratory workers, medical personnel, food handlers, airline flight crews and travelers. NIOSH's publication, Avian Influenza: Protecting Workers from Exposure includes an overview, a description of the disease and links to numerous national and international resources.
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