Avian influenza

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- Avian influenza A(H5N1) - update 14
1 February 2004
- Confirmed Human Cases of Avian Influenza A(H5N1)
1 February 2004
- Guidelines for the use of seasonal influenza vaccine in humans at risk of H5N1 infection
30 January 2004

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- Avian influenza frequently asked questions
- Avian influenza - fact sheet
- Pandemic preparedness
- Influenza pandemic preparedness plan. The role of WHO and guidelines for national or regional planning.
- Production of pilot lots of inactivated influenza vaccines from reassortants derived from avian influenza viruses. Interim biosafety risk assessment
- WHO manual on animal influenza diagnosis and surveillance
- WHO interim recommendations for the protection of persons involved in the mass slaughter of animals potentially infected with highly pathogenic avian influenza viruses
- Food safety: Avian influenza A(H5N1) in humans and in poultry in Asia

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- Situation Updates
- Confirmed Human Cases of Avian Influenza A(H5N1)

LINKS

- WHO Global Influenza Programme
- WHO Regional Office for the Western Pacific
- World Organisation for Animal Health:Update on avian influenza in animals in Asia
- Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

DISEASE OUTBREAKS

Avian influenza A(H5N1) - update 14
Viet Nam
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Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) - update 5
southern China
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Avian influenza A(H5N1) - update 13
China
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