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Flu Advice


Influenza (Avian)


Avian Flu

Avian influenza, or 'bird flu', is a highly contagious disease of birds, caused by influenza A viruses.  Domestic poultry are highly susceptible.
"It is important to underline that the H5N1 strain of avian influenza, now reported in southern Europe, is essentially a disease of birds and poultry. The risk to human health only arises in persons in very close contact with infected birds." DEFRA Statement, 20 October 2005
For the statement click on the following link: Statement on Avian Influenza'
DEFRA
Lastest update - Avian Influenza (Bird Flu)
Department of Health Bird Flu: what are the risks?
Health Protection Agency (HPA) Avian Influenza
UK Resilience Avian Influenza (bird flu)
Report dead birds or
Advice on avian flu
Contact the Defra Helpline (08459 33 55 77)
Monday-Friday 6.00am to 10.00pm and Saturday-Sunday 6.00am to 10.00pm.
More information on finding dead birds is available here.

Influenza (Human)

Pandemic Flu

"Most experts believe that is is not a question of whether
there will be another severe influenza pandemic but when"
Liam Donaldson, Chief Medical Officer, Department of Health
The NHS has prepared various helpful leaflets to help in your understanding and guidance in case of a pandemic.Front cover of the Key Facts guide
Key Facts (pdf)
Key facts on pandemic influenza, its causes and preparations for it.
Frequently Asked Questions (pdf)
Answers to commonly asked questions about the likely impact on society.
Information for Relatives and Friends (pdf)
This leaflet describes pandemic flu, the risk of it occurring in this country, what makes it different from the ‘ordinary’ flu we get every winter, and what the UK is doing to prepare for a possible influenza pandemic.

UK Response to Pandemic Flu

The UK Pandemic Influenza Contingency Plan was published in October 2005. It sets out specfic measures and actions required from health and other government departments and organisations at national and local levels to support an effective response to a flu pandemic.
Department of Health
The contingency Plan, and information and resources for health professionals and the public.Including the Explanatory guide from the Chief Medical Officer.

More Information

For more information on pandemic flu click on the following link to download:
Department of Health Pandemic Flu
UK Resilience
Health and Safety Executive Pandemic Influenza
WHO Pandemic Preparedness
Cabinet Office
A Business Checklist for Pandemic Flu Planning has been designed to provide a simple reference tool for businesses
which also allows them to benchmark their current state of planning preparedness
   
   

further information

Last Updated:
5 February 2007
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