Avian Influenza Quick Facts

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This document provides quick facts about avian influenza for health care providers and emergency planners. It describes the spread of avian influenza A viruses among birds and occasionally humans. The text highlights key virus strains like H5N1 and H7N9 that have infected people. It explains how these viruses are monitored for pandemic potential using tools from CDC and WHO. Prevention tips include avoiding contact with sick animals, while vaccines exist mainly for birds but not humans yet. Links to more resources are provided for further information on the topic.

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Focus Area: Infectious Disease

Audiences: Emergency Managers; Nurses; Physicians; Public Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stages: Mitigation; Response; Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Disease Outbreaks; Influenza in Birds; Vaccination; Zoonoses; Risk Assessment; Influenza A Virus, H5N1 Subtype; Influenza A Virus, H7N9 Subtype; Influenza A Virus, H5N8 Subtype

Institutions: ASPR TRACIE

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