AVIAN INFLUENZA

U.S. Resources

CDC Information on Avian Influenza
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Current information on avian influenza in birds, in humans, outbreaks, and research.

NIOSH Alert: Protecting Poultry Workers from Avian Influenza (Bird Flu)
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Recommendations for poultry workers and all owners and operators of poultry operations to protect themselves from avian influenza.

OSHA Guidance Update on Protecting Employees from Avian Flu (Avian Influenza) Viruses
Provides guidance on health protection to employers whose employees may be exposed to avian influenza viruses.

CDC Recommendations for Worker Protection and Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to Reduce Exposure to Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A H5 Viruses
Recommendations to reduce the risk of HPAI H5 virus infection in poultry workers and responders.

CDC Avian Influenza for Health Professionals and Laboratorians
Information for clinicians evaluating and managing patients exposed to U.S. birds infected with avian influenza viruses of public health concern.

USDA Avian Influenza
Home page for USDA avian influenza information.

USDA Biosecurity for Birds
Information for backyard, hobby, and pet bird owners.

USDA Ensuring the Protection of Employees involved in Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Control and Eradication Activities
Information to ensure the safety of employees engaged in highly pathogenic avian influenza control and eradication activities.

USDA APHIS Veterinary Services: 2016 HPAI Preparedness and Response Plan
Provides USDA plan for preventing and responding to future HPAI cases.

U.S. Department of Interior Employee Health and Safety Guidance for Avian Influenza Surveillance and Control Activities in Wild Bird Populations
Provides guidelines on personal protective equipment and work practices to reduce the risk of acquiring avian influenza when handling potentially infected wildlife.

U.S. EPA Fact Sheet: Antimicrobial Products Registered for Disinfection Use against Avian Influenza on Poultry Farms and Other Facilities
EPA registers pesticide products, including disinfectants against Avian Influenza A.

U.S. EPA Document: Disposal of Domestic Birds Infected by Avian Influenza: An Overview of Considerations and Options
Provides information to State and local decision makers addressing disposal problems associated with domesticated bird carcasses infected by the avian influenza virus.

AgriSafe Network, Central States Center for Agricultural Safety and Health, Great Plains Center for Agricultural Health, Upper Midwest Agricultural Safety and Health document: Avian Influenza — Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Fact Sheet
Fact sheet with personal protective equipment guidelines.

Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists (CSTE) Influenza
Provides training for health departments in identifying and controlling avian influenza infections in humans.

NIEHS Worker Education and Training Program Booklet: Protecting Yourself from Avian Influenza
This training tool is an awareness level health and safety resource for workers who might come in contact with avian flu infected animals or contaminated materials.

USDA Guidance for Hunters- Protect Yourself and Your Birds from Avian Influenza
Information for hunters.