Embassy of the United States

Avian Influenza

Basic Information

Please visit the following websites for more information on this health issue:

• PandemicFlu.gov - The official U.S. government Web site for information on pandemic flu and avian influenza
• National Strategy for Pandemic Influenza
• HHS Pandemic Influenza Plan
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Avian Flu
• Avian Flu Fact Sheet (by the Bureau of Consular Affairs, U.S. Department of State.)
• Hong Kong Department of Health: Prevention of Avian Influenza
• World Health Organization (WHO): Avian Influenza
• World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE): Avian Influenza
• Bird Flu (Avian Influenza) (by International Information Programs)
• Office of Medical Services, US Department of State 
  • Avian/Pandemic Influenza FAQ from the Department of State (11/4/2005) 
  • Bird Flu Brochure (10/24/2005) (PDF file, 84 KB)*
• Informational Power Point on Avian Influenza (PowerPoint format)

News About Avian Influenza

• Avian Influenza - How to Prepare for "Sheltering-In-Place" (11/21/2006)
• Statement on U.S. Pledge of $334 Million in Global Fight Against Bird Flu (1/18/2006)
• United States Pledges $334 Million to Global Fight Against Avian Influenza (1/18/2006)
• Internet Chat: Bird Flu and Public Health (11/23/2005)
• Fact sheet: United States Leadership on Avian Influenza (11/19/2005)
• United States-China Joint Initiative on Avian Influenza (11/19/2005)
• Avian Influenza: An International Partnership To Meet A Global Threat (11/2/2005)
• U.S. Health Agency Unveils Pandemic Preparedness Plan (11/2/2005)
• Remarks by the President on the Administration's National Strategy for Pandemic Influenza Preparedness and Response (11/1/2005)
• Fact Sheet: Safeguarding America Against Pandemic Influenza (11/1/2005)
• Avian Influenza Special Edition - American Citizens Services Newsletter (10/5/2005)
• Fact Sheet - Avian Influenza (9/14/2005)
• Bird Flu Archive (by International Information Programs)
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Recent Avian Influenza Outbreaks in Asia
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Travel Notices, Including Outbreaks