Web Directory

» AlertNet: Bird Flu
   Latest stories and articles on this subject provided by Reuters.
   http://www.alertnet.org/db/crisisprofiles/BIRDFLU.htm?v=newsdesk

» Avian Flu
   Factsheet from AXA PPP Healthcare including information on flu, what is special about the H5N1 strain of avian flu, how it’s caught, its symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.
   http://www.axappphealthcare.co.uk/personal/medical-health-centres/fact-sheet/avian-flu

» Avian Flu (Bird Flu)
   A guide to bird flu and its symptoms from BBC Health.
   http://www.bbc.co.uk/health/conditions/birdflu1.shtml

» Avian Flu: eMedicine
   Provides an overview of this respiratory tract infection, its pathophysiology, clinical signs, causes, diagnosis and treatment.
   http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/789275-overview

» Avian Influenza
   Information on bird flu from Australia's Department of Health and Ageing.
   http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/health-avian_influenza-index.htm

» Avian Influenza (Bird Flu)
   Information on the disease from the United States Department of Agriculture.
   http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usdahome?navtype=SU&navid=AVIAN_INFLUENZA

» Avian Influenza (Bird Flu): Implications for Human Disease
   Overview of avian influenza (bird flu) and analysis of the developing threat to humans.
   http://www.cidrap.umn.edu/cidrap/content/influenza/avianflu/biofacts/avflu_human.html

» Avian Influenza Knowledge
   Provides information on bird flu including how it spreads, the virus, products, prevention and protection measures as well as information on risk potential and pandemic prevention plans.
   http://www.avianinfluenza.bbraun.com

» Avian Influenza or Bird Flu
   Provides a tutorial with a multimedia presentation with or without questions, or a printable text version. Requires Flash Player.
   http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/avianflu/htm/index.htm

» Avian Influenza: Overview
   Information from the Wildlife Disease Information Node on the many different viruses that infect various species of bird.
   http://wildlifedisease.nbii.gov/diseasehome.jsp?disease=Avian%20Influenza&pagemode=submit

» Avian Influenza: The Imminent Plague
   ThinkQuest provides information including the scientific background, treatment, prevention, reactions, impacts and an interview with Dr. Sri Chander, a regional health advisor from World Vision.
   http://library.thinkquest.org/05aug/01349/

» BBC Health news: Avian flu
   BBC questions and answers on avian flu, and whether it could spread between humans.
   http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/3422839.stm

» Bird Flu - Cornell Lab of Ornithology
   Learn about the impact of avian flu on birds and humans with advice for bird watchers.
   http://www.birds.cornell.edu/birdflu

» Bird Flu Monitor
   Information on this developing crisis.
   http://www.birdflumonitor.com/index.xml

» Bird Flu Today
   Latest news and information on the international outbreak of the illness known as Avian influenza (H5N1) from World News Network.
   http://birdflutoday.com/

» Bird Flu Update
   Presentation by Sharon Redrobe, RCVS Specialist in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine, on the implications of bird flu for zoos.
   http://www.redrobe.com/sharon/bird-flu/bird-flu-zoos.html

» Bird Flu and Pandemic Influenza: What are the Risks?
   This regularly updated feature explains the background to bird flu and pandemic influenza, and assesses the nature of the risk to people living in the UK.
   http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Aboutus/MinistersandDepartmentLeaders/ChiefMedicalOfficer/CMOtopics/DH_4102997

» Bird Flu and You
   Provides an overview of this infection and a number of informative articles.
   http://bird-flu.awardspace.co.uk/

» Bird Flu/Avian Flu News from Medical News Today
   Latest headlines in feed form.
   http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/rss/birdflu-sars.xml

» BirdFluInfo
   Dr Martin Williams offers his personal collection of information, news items and links to sites on bird flu from round the world.
   http://www.drmartinwilliams.com/birdflu/birdfluinfo.html

» CDC: Avian Influenza (Bird Flu)
   Facts about previous flu pandemics, and key facts about bird flu and the avian influenza A (H5N1) virus.
   http://www.cdc.gov/flu/avian/

» CIDRAP
   News on avian influenza from the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota.
   http://www.cidrap.umn.edu/cidrap/content/influenza/avianflu/

» CNN.com - Bird flu: What you need to know
   Questions and answers about Avian Influenza.
   http://www.cnn.com/2004/WORLD/asiapcf/01/21/birdflu.facts/

» Flu Shots and the Bird Flu
   Explains why the normal vaccination will not protect against this specific virus.
   http://pediatrics.about.com/od/weeklyquestion/a/05_bird_flu.htm

» Flu Wiki
   Provides a wealth of information about H5N1 and pandemic flu.
   http://www.fluwikie.com/

» Global Initiative on Sharing Avian Influenza Data
   GISAID aims to foster international sharing of avian and other influenza virus sequences, related clinical and epidemiological data associated with human isolates, and geographic and species-specific data. It includes the EpiFlu Database which provides se
   http://platform.gisaid.org/

» Guardian Unlimited: Special Report: Bird Flu
   Ongoing news coverage of the H5N1 virus and the possibility of a human pandemic. Includes Flash slideshow showing how a pandemic might start.
   http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/bird-flu

» HSE: Avian Influenza Virus
   Provides advice on assessing the risks and the precautions to take for people working in poultry houses, zoos, bird sanctuaries, pigeon lofts, pet shops, quarantine areas, abattoirs or any other environment containing birds.
   http://www.hse.gov.uk/biosafety/diseases/avianflu.htm

» Health Protection Agency: Avian Influenza
   Avian influenza is a disease of birds caused by influenza viruses closely related to human influenza viruses. Provides general information, guidelines, epidemiological data and information on testing laboratories in the UK.
   http://www.hpa.org.uk/web/HPAweb&Page&HPAwebAutoListName/Page/1160495617087

» Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza
   Information from the Texas Animal Health Commission and the USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.
   http://posc.tamu.edu/library/extpublications/HPAI.pdf

» International Society for Infectious Diseases
   With frequent updates on the incidence of, and plans to detect cases of, avian flu.
   http://www.promedmail.org/

» Key Facts about Avian Influenza (Bird Flu) and Avian Influenza A (H5N1) Virus
   Provides information on this disease in birds, human infection with avian influenza viruses and human health risks during the H5N1 outbreak.
   http://www.cdc.gov/flu/avian/gen-info/facts.htm

» MayoClinic.com: Bird Flu (Avian Influenza)
   Provides an overview of the disease, its effects on birds and humans, and the possibility of a global pandemic.
   http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/bird-flu/DS00566

» MedlinePlus: Bird Flu
   News and links.
   http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/birdflu.html

» NBII Wildlife Disease Information Node
   Monitoring and reporting system to provide data on wildlife diseases, mortality events, and other critical related information.
   http://wildlifedisease.nbii.gov/

» National Poultry Improvement Plan (NPIP): Avian Influenza Surveillance
   Information on monitoring and surveillance activities and programs in the United States.
   http://nsu.aphis.usda.gov/inventory/activity.faces?INVENTORY_NUMBER=100

» Nature: Bird Flu
   Events relating to, and science about, bird flu, presented by the science magazine Nature.
   http://www.nature.com/nature/focus/birdflu/

» New Scientist: Special Report: Bird Flu
   Provides an expert guide to the disease and regularly updated news and articles from around the world.
   http://www.newscientist.com/topic/bird-flu

» NewsNow: Bird Flu
   News stories from around the world.
   http://www.newsnow.co.uk/h/Hot+Topics/Flu+Pandemics/Bird+Flu

» OIE
   Provides a daily update of the avian influenza situation in animals around the world, provided by the World Organisation for Animal Health.
   http://www.oie.int/downld/AVIAN%20INFLUENZA/A_AI-Asia.htm

» Options for the Use of Human H5N1 Influenza Vaccines and the WHO H5N1 Vaccine Stockpile
   World Health Organization consultation document.
   http://www.who.int/csr/resources/publications/WHO_HSE_EPR_GIP_2008_1d.pdf

» Pet Bird Flu Information Center
   Avian influenza information for pet owners. Specific sections for cat, dog, and bird owners with coverage of the spread of the disease and how best to protect your pet.
   http://virtualpet.com/birdflu/

» Questions and Answers about Avian Influenza (Bird Flu) and Avian Influenza A (H5N1) Virus
   Information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention avian influenza homepage.
   http://www.cdc.gov/flu/avian/gen-info/qa.htm

» Responses to Avian Influenza and State of Pandemic Readiness
   Report produced by the United Nations and the World Bank in December 2007 outlining progress in preparedness for an influenza pandemic.
   http://interaction.org/files.cgi/6077_Responses_to_Avian_Influenza_and_State_of_Global_Readiness_Dec_2007.pdf

» Reuters AlertNet - Bird Flu
   Provides news, information, and analysis on the bird-flu emergency.
   http://www.alertnet.org/thefacts/reliefresources/sections/BIRDFLU.htm

» Situation Updates: Avian Influenza
   The World Health Organization provides information on the current global position of the disease.
   http://www.who.int/csr/disease/avian_influenza/updates/en/

» The Global Strategy for Prevention and Control of H5N1 Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza
   Strategy announced in October 2008 devised by the FAO and OIE in collaboration with the WHO.
   ftp://ftp.fao.org/docrep/fao/011/aj134e/aj134e00.pdf

» The Jenner Institute: Avian Influenza Programme
   Undertaking research to develop strategies for the better protection of poultry, based on an enhanced understanding of the immunological response of chickens to avian influenza viruses.
   http://www.jenner.ac.uk/vaccine_prog_avianinfluenza.html

» The Online NewsHour - Bird Flu
   Coverage of how the H5N1 virus has swept through bird populations, sparking fears it may become the next major human pandemic.
   http://www.pbs.org/newshour/indepth_coverage/health/birdflu/index.html

» The Poultrysite Guide to Avian Flu
   Provides information on this disease, its diagnosis and its control in commercial poultry flocks, with regularly updated news of the spread of the disease around the world.
   http://www.thepoultrysite.com/bird-flu/bird-flu-news.php

» The Threat of an Influenza Epidemic
   An article and photograph from the archives of the Mill Hill Essays 2005.
   http://www.nimr.mrc.ac.uk/millhillessays/2005/influenza/

» USGS National Wildlife Health Center: Avian Influenza
   Up to date world news on bird flu in wild birds.
   http://www.nwhc.usgs.gov/disease_information/avian_influenza/

» Understanding Bird Flu
   Find information on avian influenza and how to stay safe and prepared.
   http://www.webmd.com/cold-and-flu/flu-guide/understanding-bird-flu

» WHO: Avian Influenza
   Fact sheet about the disease and its risk to humans.
   http://www.who.int/csr/disease/avian_influenza/en/

» Winning the Bird Flu Challenge
   Provides a free, interactive and multimedia bird flu survival guide available to download.
   http://birdflusecrets.com

» World Health Organization
   Communicable Disease Surveillance and Response: includes updated counts of human incidence of Avian flu, and updates of the state of medical knowledge.
   http://www.who.int/csr/disease/avian_influenza/