6 - Links and Resources

Visit the following links for the most current information on pandemic and avian influenza.

Global

World Health Organization (WHO)

The WHO is the United Nations' specialized agency on health.

Publication: Recommended Strategic Actions for Responding to the Avian Influenza Pandemic Threat

World Organization for Animal Health

This organization provides updates on avian influenza in animals.

Federal

The National Strategy for Pandemic Influenza

U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)/Health and Human Services

The CDC is a component of the United States Department of Health and Human Services. The CDC is charged to protect the health and safety of all Americans.

Additional information from the CDC:

Avian influenza

Travel

Bird import ban

CDC recommendations for enhanced surveillance, diagnostic evaluation, and infectiontion control precautions for H5N1

Public Inquiries to the CDC:

800-CDC-INFO (800-232-4636)

888-232-6348 (TTY)

e-mail: cdcinfo@cdc.gov

This service is offered in English and Spanish, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

PandemicFlu.gov

The official U.S. government website for information on pandemic flu and avian influenza.

State

State of California's Recommended Enhanced Surveillance Activities

Local

Santa Barbara County's Pandemic Influenza Response Plan

Santa Barbara County Avian Influenza Provider Updates