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SOME LINKS TO INFORMATION ON:

 

AVIAN FLU/PANDEMIC PREPARATION

 


provided by the Kansas State Library Research and Information Division
last updated June 9, 2006

 

SEARCHING OUR ONLINE CATALOG (ATLAS)
http://lib.wuacc.edu/search/

Click on any of the following headings to browse through lists of material available at the Kansas State Library and other research libraries in Topeka, Kansas.

Avian Influenza
Influenza
Epidemics

Medicine, Preventive
Influenza Vaccination [and] Influenza Vaccines
Public Health Administration--Kansas

If you see something you'd like to borrow from the Kansas State Library or have further questions feel free to contact us

The State Library also has an extensive newspaper clippings file with articles from several Kansas daily newspapers covering health issues in Kansas. This collection does not circulate but is available in the library for research.
You can view a list of recent articles available in the library at:
http://www.kslib.info/ref/misc/clipp/clipp.html

 


KANSAS GOVERNMENT LINKS

Bird Flu and You
http://www.oznet.ksu.edu/news/sty/2006/bird_flu050506.htm
(Basic information for families and individuals from Kansas State University Research & Extension)

 

Kansas Pandemic Influenza Preparedness and Response Plan
http://www.kdheks.gov/flu/download/KS_Pan_flu_10_05.pdf
(Available from the Kansas Dept. of Health and Environment. Adobe Acrobat softerware is needed for viewing)

 

Other Kansas Department of Health and Environment web pages:
  • http://www.kdheks.gov/flu/avian_influenza.htm (Avian Influenza Information)
  • http://www.kdheks.gov/flu/ (Influenza Information)
  • http://www.kdheks.gov/flu/pandemic_influenza.htm (Pandemic Influenza Information)
  • http://www.kdheks.gov/wash_em/index.html (The importance of washing your hands)

    Avian Influenza Prevention in Gamebird and Ratite Facilities
    http://www.oznet.ksu.edu/library/LVSTK2/Mf2114.pdf
    (A 1996 document published by the Kansas State University Research and Extension. Adobe Acrobat software is required for viewing)

    Kansas Dept. of Wildlife and Parks
    http://www.kdwp.state.ks.us/hunting/migratory_birds/bird_flu
    (Information provided by KDWP on hygiene issues in handling birds for hunters and others)

    OTHER KANSAS RESOURCES

    Google Links to articles on the avian flu in the Lawrence Journal World
    http://www.google.com/search?q=+%22avian+flu%22+site:ljworld.com&hl=en&lr=&as_qdr=all&start=30&sa=N

    Pandemic Influenza
    http://www.sedgwickcounty.org/healthdept/ada/pandemic_influenza%20.htm
    (Information from the Sedgwick County Health Department)

    U.S. GOVERNMENT RESOURCES

    PandemicFlu.gov
    http://www.pandemicflu.gov/
    (One-stop access to U.S. Government avian and pandemic flu information. Managed by the Department of Health and Human Services)

    Pandemic Flu Planning Checklist for Individuals and Families
    http://www.pandemicflu.gov/planguide/checklist.html
    (This checklist from PandemicFlu.gov will help you gather the information and resources you may need in case of a flu pandemic)

    Other Links at Pandemic.gov:

  • http://www.pandemicflu.gov/vaccine/ (Tests, Vaccines & Medications)
  • http://www.pandemicflu.gov/outbreaks/ (Monitoring Outbreaks)
  • http://www.pandemicflu.gov/news/birdfluinamerica.html (Comments on ABC TV Movie: Fatal Contact: Bird Flu in America)

     

    Avian Flu Fact Sheet
    http://travel.state.gov/travel/tips/health/health_1181.html
    (Information from the U.S. Secretary of State's Office)

    Avian Flu Information at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control Web Site

  • http://www.cdc.gov/flu/avian/ (CDC's Avian Flu Web Site)
  • http://www.cdc.gov/flu/avian/professional/infect-control.htm (Infection control in Health-Care Facilities)
  • http://www.cdc.gov/flu/avian/gen-info/facts.htm (Key Facts About Avian Influenza)
  • http://www.cdc.gov/germstopper/ (Healthy Habits Keep You Well) )

    Guidance for Protecting Workers Against Avian Flu
    http://www.osha.gov/dsg/guidance/avian-flu.html
    (From the U.S. Occupational Safety & Health Administration)

    Avian Influenza Information from the U.S. National Wildlife Health Center
    http://www.nwhc.usgs.gov/disease_information/avian_influenza/
    (Tracks the movements of birds and reported cases of avian flu. Includes an Avian Influenza News which is available on email subscription)

    OTHER RESOURCES

    Avian influenza news, statistics and other information from the World Health Organization
    http://www.who.int/csr/disease/avian_influenza/en/

    Animal Health/Avian Flu Influenza
    http://www.fao.org/ag/againfo/subjects/en/health/diseases-cards/special_avian.html
    (Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations web page)

    Avian Influenza / by Timm C. Harder and Orturd Werner
    http://www.influenzareport.com/ir/ai.htm
    (Chapter from online book, Influenza Report, 2006 found at: http://www.influenzareport.com/)

    Avian influenza
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avian_flu
    (Article from Wikipedia)

     

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