Resources with keywords: bird flu
Covers the use of personal protective equipment, testing, antiviral treatment, patient investigations, monitoring of exposed persons, and antiviral chemoprophylaxis of exposed persons
General reference for Avian Influenza, including how transmitted, risk to the public, outlook and references to CDC, USDA, flyer for posting, etc.
Overview site that includes current situation, background, prevention, links to other resources for prevention and monitoring, communication, information for other groups
OSHA QuickCards by Occupation and additional references for Avian Influenza.
This notice temporarily exempts H5 avian influenza viruses from the requirements of the regulations listed in 9 C.F.R. Part 121 for a period of three years; this exemption is consistent with protecting animal health and animal products while allowing more laboratories to conduct research and develop solutions to address the disease. This exemption replaces all previously issued and currently effective exemptions related to H5 avian influenza viruses.
This report provides an update to the April 26, 2024, report to include three additional sporadic human cases (1 in Australia and 2 in the United States) and recent activity in wild birds, poultry, and other animals, including the multi-state outbreak in U.S. dairy cattle, and updated information on monitoring for human infections with highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) virus infections in the United States.
APHIS is maintaining resources, including a list of detections in cattle to date as well as biosecurity information for farmers, veterinarians and farmworkers.
Discusses the FDA current position on pasteurization of milk and the liklihood of infectious virus being present post-pasteurization.
Covers biosecurity, handling and testing guidance for producers, veterinarians, and state animal health officials.
