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Avian Influenza

Avian influenza (sometimes called bird flu) is caused by avian influenza viruses, which occur naturally among birds.

What You Should Know

Michigan's Emerging Diseases Avian Influenza web page
- Michigan's Preparation and Response to Avian Influenza (April, 2006)
Avian Influenza Video Vignette
Avian influenza fact sheets
Frequently asked questions (FAQ's) about avian influenza
- Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) FAQ's
- Questions and Answers about avian influenza (bird flu) from CDC
List of Countries with Confirmed Cases of Avian Influenza A/H5N1 (April 2010)

Specific Topics

WHAT TO DO IF YOU FIND A DEAD BIRD
Avian influenza activity (surveillance)
- Maps of Confirmed Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A/(H5N1) in Humans, Wild Birds, and Poultry since 2003 (Feb 2009)
- World Health Organization (WHO)
- World Organization for Animal Health (OIE)
- U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) National Wildlife Health Center
Food Safety
USDA and CDC embargo of birds from specified countries
- Protecting U.S. Agriculture: Imports of Legal Birds and Bird Products
Avian influenza in cats
- American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) FAQ's

Information for Specific Groups

Health care professionals
- MDCH Avian Influenza A (H5N1) Testing Guidelines for Physicians (November 25 2008)
- MDCH Reporting and Laboratory Guidelines for Avian Influenza A (H5N1) (December 1, 2008)
- CDC Updated Interim Guidance for Laboratory Testing of Persons with Suspected Infection with Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A (H5N1) Virus in the United States (February 20, 2009)
- CDC Interim Guidance for Follow-up of Contacts of Persons with Suspected Infection with Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A (H5N1) Virus in the United States (February 20, 2009)
- Interim recommendations for infection control (CDC)
- Travel Clinics (September 20, 2006)
- Avian influenza: resources for health professionals (CDC)
Clinical laboratories
- MDCH Reporting and Laboratory Guidelines for Avian Influenza A (H5N1) (December 1, 2008)
- MDCH Bureau of Laboratories web page
- CDC Updated Interim Guidance for Laboratory Testing of Persons with Suspected Infection with Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A (H5N1) Virus in the United States (February 20, 2009)
- Laboratory Biosafety Guidelines
  - These guidelines have been developed for Michigan laboratories handling and processing specimens associated with influenza
- MDCH influenza A (H5) PCR information
- MDCH Avian/Novel Influenza Algorithm (August 5, 2006)
Schools
- Responding to Public Health Issues at School
- Hand Hygiene
Poultry industry
People involved in poultry disease control activities
Employee Health and Safety for Avian Influenza Surveillance and Control Activities in Wild Bird Populations (Department of the Interior)
Persons with possible exposure
Travelers
U.S. citizens living abroad
Hobby and backyard poultry flock owners
Hunters

Additional Resources


	Related Content
•	Avian Influenza Toolkit for Travel Clinics

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