The avian influenza (bird flu) is in the news a lot these days and has health officials worried about a possible pandemic flu outbreak. The following are some websites that may answer some of questions about what it is and how real is the danger.
- This is the official US Government web site for information about pandemic flu and avian influenza.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Avian Flu
- Provides general information for the public as well as specific information for special populations like health care workers. Also provides some links to full-text science articles.
- Offers the latest news about the bird flu, information about clinical trials and public policy.
National Public Radio (NPR) Q&A What is Bird Flu and Who’s at Risk
- A 2 part story from All Things Considered on National Public Radio that ran on Oct. 19 & 21, 2005.
Birder’s World: Answers to Your Questions about AvianFlu
- An article from Birder's World Magazine titled Answers to Your Questions about Avian Flu.
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