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H5N1 Resource Guide

Families & Children Nurses Physicians Public Health Professionals

In this Resource Guide, we are sharing PPN Resource Central links to information that may be helpful for learning about H5N1 (Avian Influenza).

Search the Resource Central website for more resources with keywords: H5N1 or Avian Influenza for more information.

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Lecture

H5N1: Gauging the Current Threat

This lecture describes the current threat of H5N1, its spread in dairy cows, and strategies to protect people and prevent a potential pandemic.

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Summary

HPAI H5N1 (Avian Influenza)

This summary describes the spread of H5N1 bird flu in animals and potential human risks, highlighting global health efforts to monitor and control it.

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Job Aid

Protect Yourself From H5N1 When Working With Farm Animals

This document (poster) describes how to safely use PPE to protect against H5N1 when working with farm animals, emphasizing hygiene and symptom monitoring.

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Summary

Avian Influenza A(H5N1): For Health Professionals

This summary describes avian influenza A(H5N1), its symptoms, transmission, and prevention measures for health professionals to manage outbreaks and protect public health.

Poultry Farm
Job Aid

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5N1) Virus in Animals: Interim Recommendations for Prevention, Monitoring, and Public Health Investigations

This job aid describes how to prevent and manage bird flu outbreaks in animals, focusing on safety measures for people working with infected birds or livestock.

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Summary

Health Alert: First Case of Novel Influenza A (H5N1) in Texas, March 2024

This summary describes the first human case of avian influenza A(H5N1) in Texas, highlighting health risks and safety measures for people and animals.