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Emerging Diseases

Avian Influenza A (H5N1)

Iowa State University Background Information Resources
Center for Food Security and Public Health: Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza
ISU Food Safety Extension: Avian Flu Q&A

Other Background Information Resources
United States Department of Agriculture
Food and Agriculture Organization
European Commission: Health and Consumer Protection Directorate General

Disease Surveillance/Tracking
International Society for Infectious Diseases/ProMED-Mail
World Health Organization
Food and Agricultural Organization
USDA/Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

Additional Resources for Producers
USDA/APHIS Avian Influenza (AI): A Threat to U.S. Poultry
USDA/APHIS Bird Biosecurity

Additional Resources for Consumers
CDC Guidance about Avian Influenza for U.S. Citizens Living Abroad
U.S. Government Information about the Human Element of Avian Influenza
National Wildlife Health Center Guidance for Handling Wild Birds
Iowa Department of Public Health Pandemic Flu Summit

Iowa Angles
Fort Dodge firm produces avian influenza vaccine

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