Infectious Diseases
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- Is Another Influenza Pandemic Coming Soon?
- Article from Infectious Disease News describing the investigation of a Spanish influenza sample found in WWI soldier's lungs. [Requires free registration] (June 02, 1997)
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- FDA: Influenza Antiviral Drugs and Related Information
- Outline and discussion of the various drugs and vaccines available to combat the Influenza (Flu) virus.
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- Avian Influenza
- Information from Wikipedia on this disease caused by influenza-type viruses adapted to birds, the virus genetics, bird influenza pandemics and the pathogenic H5N1 strain.
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- Bird Flu - Cornell Lab of Ornithology
- Learn about the impact of avian flu on birds and humans with advice for bird watchers.
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- Bird Flu Update
- Presentation by Sharon Redrobe, RCVS Specialist in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine, on the implications of bird flu for zoos.
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- BirdFluInfo
- Dr Martin Williams offers his personal collection of information, news items and links to sites on bird flu from round the world.
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- HSE: Avian Influenza Virus
- Provides advice on assessing the risks and the precautions to take for people working in poultry houses, zoos, bird sanctuaries, pigeon lofts, pet shops, quarantine areas, abattoirs or any other environment containing birds.
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- OIE
- Provides a daily update of the avian influenza situation in animals around the world, provided by the World Organisation for Animal Health.
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- Options for the Use of Human H5N1 Influenza Vaccines and the WHO H5N1 Vaccine Stockpile
- World Health Organization consultation document. [PDF]
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- The Poultrysite Guide to Avian Flu
- Provides information on this disease, its diagnosis and its control in commercial poultry flocks, with regularly updated news of the spread of the disease around the world.
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- Flu Shots and the Bird Flu
- Explains why the normal vaccination will not protect against this specific virus. (October 01, 2005)
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- DEET - Information from US Environmental Protection Agency
- This page discusses EPA's actions concerning DEET, considered by many to be the most effective mosquito repellent currently available. Page also includes tips on how to use DEET products safely.
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- Against Malaria
- Global grassroots-focused organization that mobilizes people from all over the world to raise money to help combat malaria
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- Asia Pacific Malaria Elimination Network (APMEN)
- A network leaders and experts from key multilateral and academic agencies dedicated to malaria elimination in Asia Pacific, with a particular focus on Plasmodium vivax.
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- European Vaccine Initiative: Malaria
- Addresses identified structural deficiencies in publicly funded vaccine development. Offers news, calls, meetings, organization, and links.