In the Spotlight
March 5, 2006 - First chance of bird flu in Poland, Toruń. Author: Sebastian Maćkiewicz
Europe says Tamiflu-resistant virus seen in 9 countries
Nets, New Drug Reduce Malaria Deaths in Africa, Report Finds
Bird Flu spreads widely in India and Bangladesh
India struggles to regain control of a widespread outbreak of bird flu. Health officials are trying to keep the outbreak from reaching Kolkata, a city with a population of over 15 million.
Bangladesh bird flu outbreak worsens
India fights to contain bird flu outbreak
New Vaccine against Deadliest Strain of Avian Flu Tested by University of Pittsburgh Scientists
Polish bird flu under control
Avian Influenza (Bird Flu) - H5N1
The latest in avian influenza news, avian and human statistics, and links to experts around the world.
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Pandemic Influenza
Make your first step to prepare for a pandemic or read the latest guidelines and recommendations.
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Bioterrorism
The first few hours of response time are critical. Bioterrorism offers articles and lessons learned from trainings.
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Other Infectious Disease
Learn about other emerging infectious diseases, such as Dengue, MRSA, E. coli, seasonal flu, and more
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Additional Resources
Preparing for an Influenza Pandemic: Lessons from the "Spanish Flu" of 1918 (PPS)
(Educational use only.)
Institute of Politics Status Report: Preparedness for Health Emergencies in Pennsylvania: Implications for Public Policy (PDF)
A collaboration with the University of Pittsburgh Institute of Politics
Veterinarian Perspective: Avian Flu Facts from Southeastern Cooperative Wildlife Disease Study
Previous Spotlight Stories
- 'Supermap' of Avian Flu
This GoogleEarth map creates a tree of the spread of infection from its source. It uses colors and symbols to represent different hosts of the virus. With this map, you can trace individual strains or species. Read More - April 12, 2007 Council of Foreign Relations Webcast - Is the Bird Flu Threat Still Real and are We Prepared? View Flyer
- Targeted, layered containment for pandemic influenza - from CDC Feb. 1, 2007
- HHS awards $102 million for new flu drug Jan. 05, 2006
- CDC Pandemic Influenza Operations Plan Dec. 20, 2006
- Pigs, cats in Indonesia infected with H5N1
- 1918-19 flu didn't really start in Kansas (pdf)
- Hospitals "Full-Up": The 1918 Influenza Pandemic
- Genomic Signatures of Human versus Avian Influenza A Viruses
- Aerosol transmission of Influenza
