Resources with keywords: Influenza Virus
This surveillance tool is used to identify viruses that may be circulating in swine, and gain knowledge to contribute to improved animal health diagnostics and vaccines.
The impact of pandemic influenza outbreaks on individuals and societies can be reduced by being well prepared. This means having a comprehensive plan, that has been tested and refined through conducting exercises, engaging the whole of society.
National plans should be flexible enough to respond to outbreaks of various intensity. Communication will be one of the most challenging tasks during an outbreak and it should be planned well in advance.
Qualls N, Levitt A, Kanade N, et al.
The Influenza Risk Assessment Tool (IRAT) is an evaluation tool conceived by CDC and further developed with assistance from global animal and human health influenza experts. The IRAT is used to assess the potential pandemic risk posed by influenza A viruses that are not currently circulating in people. Input is provided by U.S. government animal and human health influenza experts.
The International Reagent Resource (IRR), formerly named Influenza Reagent Resource (IRR), was established by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
NIAID is conducting and supporting research to find new and improved ways to diagnose, treat and prevent influenza infection.
