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Overview

· AI Infections in Humans (CDC)

· FAQ from the World Health Association

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Monitoring/Surveillance

Global Monitoring

• Epidemiology of WHO-Confirmed human cases of avian (H5N1) infection (30 June 2006, Weekly Epidemiological Record vol. 81, 26 (pp 249-260)
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• WHO Guidelines for Global Surveillance of Influenza A/H5
   

• WHO Draft Protocol for Rapid Response and Containment
   

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Diagnosis/Treatment 

Clinical Signs/Symptoms

• Recommendations and Guidance From WHO 
   

• Case definitions for human infections with influenza A(H5N1) virus (WHO)

Collection/Shipping/Testing of Clinical Specimens 

· Guidelines for reporting suspected human cases of avian influenza and the collection and shipping of specimens for testing (ISDH)

• Collecting, preserving and shipping specimens for the diangosis of avian influenza A (H5N1) virus infection. Guide for field operations. [PDF] (WHO) New!

 Human Influenza A (H5) Domestic Screening Form (CDC)
 

Use of Ventilators

•             Guidelines for Acquisition of Ventilators to Meet Demands for Pandemic Flu and Mass Casualty Incidents  (AARC)
  [PDF] New!

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Prevention

Vaccines and  Antivirals

· Avian Influenza Vaccines  (CDC)

·  Recommendations on Use of Vaccines and Antivirals (WHO)
 

Isolation and Quarantine

• Planning and Managing for Isolation and Quarantine: Advanced Practice Toolkit (Public Health Seattle & King County)

• Federal and State Quarantine and Isolation Authority (CRS) [PDF] New!

 Infection Control Measures

• Interim Recommendations for Infection Control in Health-Care Facilities Caring for Patients with Known or Suspected Avian Influenza ) (CDC) [PDF]
   

• Infection control recommendations for avian influenza in health-care facilities (WHO) [PDF]
   

• Interim Infection Control Guideline for Health Care Facilities (WHO) [PDF]

 Use of Masks and other PPE

• Interim Guidance on Planning for Use of Surgical Masks and Respirators in Health Care Settings during an Influenza Pandemic (PandemicFlu.gov)
   

• Questions about the Use of PPE during Bird Flu outbreaks (FDA)
   

• Safety and Health Topic: Respirators (NIOSH)
   

• List of NIOSH-Approved N95 Disposable Particulate Respirators
   

• Safety and Health Topics: Respiratory Protection (OSHA)
   

Disposal of infected birds

• Disposal of Domestic Birds Infected by Influenza Virus (EPA)

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Checklists

• Home Health Care Checklist [PDF]
   

• Medical Offices and Clinics Checklists [PDF]
   

• EMS Checklists [PDF]
   

• Hospital Preparedness Checklist [PDF]
   

• Planning Guidance for MRC Units [PDF]

• Pandemic Influenza Toolkit (CDC)

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Training Opportunities 

Satellite/Webcasts
 

Archived Webcasts

• Avian Influenza: State, National and Worldwide Response (Center for Public Health Preparedness, Albany NY)
   

• Pandemic Flu Preparedness: What Every Community Should Know (Public Health Grand Rounds)

Online courses

• Preparedness & Community Response to Pandemics (Center for Public Health Preparedness, Albany NY)

Videos

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in Healthcare Settings (CDC)

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Health Education Materials

Printable materials (flyers and posters)

• Pandemic Influenza Preparedness Posters (Indiana State Department of Health)
   

• Cover your cough (CDC)
   

• Stop the Spread of Germs (CDC)
   

• It’s a Snap Toolkit: Handwashing
   

• Hand Hygiene in Health Care Settings (CDC)
   

• Hand Hygiene Resource Center
   

• Donning and Removing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (CDC)

Photo Library (downloadable images)

· Public Health Image Library (CDC)

· Avian Influenza Photo Gallery (USDA)

PowerPoint Presentations

• Critical Care Conference [PowerPoint] New!

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Learn More

• It's Not Flu as Usual: What Health Care Professionals Need to Know about Pandemic Flu (Trust for America's Health) [PDF]