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Cumulative Number of Confirmed Human Cases of Avian Influenza A/(H5N1) Reported to World Health Organization (WHO)

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Frequently Asked Questions: 

  1. What is the Avian Flu?  
  2. How does the H5N1 virus differ from our usual, seasonal influenza?
  3. How is it transmitted?
  4. What are the symptoms in humans?
  5. What warning will we have that a pandemic (a world-wide event) is eminent?
  6. How can we plan when we don’t know if the pandemic will be mild or severe?
  7. Is there human to human (h2h) transmission yet?
  8. Is there a vaccine?  
  9. Can we do anything to boost our immune systems?
  10. How can I best protect myself and my family in the event of an Avian Flu pandemic?
  11. What is meant by total isolation?  
  12. How will we know when to begin isolation and when the threat is over?
  13. How soon do we need to begin preparations?
  14. If we will have 2-3 weeks notice why do I need to worry about supplies now?
  15. Bird Flu is not in the US today so why should I be concerned at this time?
  16. Are services such as water, electricity, propane, and mail likely to be available?
  17. Should I ask my doctor to prescribe Tamiflu for me and my family?
  18. Is it safe to drink water from the lakes and streams?  
  19. Is it safe to eat poultry?  Will fish caught in our lakes be safe to eat?
  20. What resources are available to learn more, stay current and get ideas for isolation supplies?

 

 
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