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Avian Flu
This Special Section is for guiding the public and health care professionals to information regarding Avian Influenza (Bird Flu).  The links used will direct you to current information at the web sites of leading public healthcare organizations.  Please see our policy on prescribing antiviral therapy.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
           Avian Flu Homepage
           Key Facts About Avian Influenza
World Health Organization (WHO)
          Avian Flu Homepage
          WHO Disease Outbreak News   Updated Regularly
The Florida Department of Health (FL DOH)
          Avian Flu Homepage   
Other Interesting Sites
   National Institutes of Health 3/05 Update on Avian Flu Vaccine Study
   National Institutes of Health 4/05 Q & A on Avian Flu Vaccine Study
   National Institutes of Health 5/05 Announcement regarding Avian Flu Vaccine Contracts
   New England Journal of Medicine 2004 Avian Flu Article