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World Health Organization Disease Outbreak News
WHO and other international organizations are calling for broad collaboration in controlling the unprecedented spread of avian influenza in many areas of Asia. This link provides frequently updated information on news of all global disease threats.
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World Organization for Animal Health
The OIE is an intergovernmental organisation created by the International Agreement of 25 January 1924,and now has a total of 165 Member Countries. The OIE collects and analyses the latest scientific information on animal disease control. This site provides updated information of the Avian Influenza virus from an animal health perspective.
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Basic Information About Avian Influenza (Bird Flu)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is recognized as the lead federal agency for protecting the health and safety of people - at home and abroad, providing credible information to enhance health decisions, and promoting health through strong partnerships. This site provides basic consumer information about Avian Influenza.
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Global Outbreak Alert & Response Network
Response Network is a technical collaboration of existing institutions and networks who pool human and technical resources for the rapid identification, confirmation and response to outbreaks of international importance. The Network provides an operational framework to link this expertise and skill to keep the international community constantly alert to the threat of outbreaks and ready to respond.
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Avian Influenza Frequently Asked Questions
This World Health Organization site offers answers to questions such as: What is avian influenza? What are the control measures in birds? What are the consequences of outbreaks in poultry? How do outbreaks of avian influenza spread within a country? How does the disease spread from one country to another? What is the present situation?
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Avian Influenza (Australia)
Update on the current situation surrounding outbreaks of avian influenza in Asia. Includes information regarding biosecurity arrangements in Australia, details about the disease, clinical signs, and links OIE and WHO fact sheets, updates and other information resources.
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