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Bird Flu in Animals and People

Prevention

Backyard Flock Owners: Protect Yourself from Bird Flu
- Self-Observation for Illness for Responders to Poultry Outbreaks of Avian Influenza
- Information for People Exposed to Birds or Other Animals Infected with Avian Influenza Viruses

Avian Influenza Social Media Toolkit
- How Infected Backyard Poultry Could Spread Bird Flu to People
- Information for farm workers exposed to H5N1 bird flu in U.S.

H5N1 Informational Videos

Information for Specific Groups

Avian Influenza (Bird Flu) Resources
- H5N1: Reducing Your Risk
- H5N1: Learn Preventative Actions

News & Spotlights

Highlights in the History of Avian Influenza (Bird Flu)

Health Care Providers

Case Definitions for Investigations of Human Infection with Avian Influenza A Viruses in the United States

Clinical Overview

Interim Guidance on the Use of Antiviral Medications for Treatment of Human Infections with Novel Influenza A Viruses Associated with Severe Human Disease

Clinical Testing and Diagnosis

Interim Guidance on Influenza Antiviral Chemoprophylaxis of Persons Exposed to Birds with Avian Influenza A Viruses Associated with Severe Human Disease or with the Potential to Cause Severe Human Disease
- Symptom Monitoring Among Persons Exposed to HPAI

Infection Control Guidance

Considerations for Veterinarians: Evaluating and Handling of Cats Potentially Exposed to Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5N1) Virus in Cats
- Public Health Resources for Veterinarians and Veterinary Staff Handling Animals with HPAI A(H5N1) Virus Infection on Dairy Farms

Conversation Tips: Unpasteurized (Raw Milk)

Emergency Use Instructions (EUI) for Oseltamivir

Public Health

H5N1 Bird Flu: Current Situation Summary

Public Health Strategies for Bird Flu
- CDC H5N1 Public Health Science Agenda
- 2024-2025 Influenza Season: Surveillance For Novel Influenza A and Seasonal Influenza Viruses

Interim Guidance on Specimen Collection and Testing for Patients with Suspected Infection with Novel Influenza A Viruses Associated with Severe Disease or with the Potential to Cause Severe Disease in Humans
- Making a Candidate Vaccine Virus

Interim Guidance for Follow-up of Close Contacts of Persons Infected with Novel Influenza A Viruses and Use of Antiviral Medications for Chemoprophylaxis
- Guidelines for Laboratory Biosafety: Handling and Processing Specimens Associated with Novel Influenza A Viruses, Including Potential A(H5N1) Virus
- Guidance to Commercial Laboratories on Increasing Submission of Influenza A and B Positive Samples to State and Local Public Health Laboratories for Additional Subtyping (including H5)

H5N1 Technical Report

Report: Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza

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