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Bird Flu Monitor > December 31, 2008

India: Massive Bird Flu Awareness Campaign Begins

[Avian Flu Diary] Covering Pandemic Influenza and other Emerging Infectious Diseases with an emphasis on personal and community preparedness.

What's new in the world of pandemic and avian flu?: Modelling NPIs

[Untitled] The purpose of the CARE Avian Flu Blog is to create a simple site where CARE staff can stay updated on the latest and most important AI news. Since we have access to information and are constantly looking over AI related news and materials, it helps us narrow down the best information and provide an easy place for CARE staff to stay updated with AI information that is particular to their needs.

Posted at 09:01 AM

December 31, 2008

India: Massive Bird Flu Awareness Campaign Begins

[Avian Flu Diary] Covering Pandemic Influenza and other Emerging Infectious Diseases with an emphasis on personal and community preparedness.

Posted at 09:02 AM

What's new in the world of pandemic and avian flu?: Modelling NPIs

Posted at 09:01 AM

December 29, 2008

Pandemic Information News: Killer avian flu still spreading in Assam

[Untitled] Notably, 150 villages have been declared bird flu-hit, for which 1,720 rapid response teams were deployed. Almost two lakh eggs and 14,000 kg of bird feed have been destroyed since the beginning of culling.

Posted at 09:01 AM

Avian Flu Vaccine Safe and Immunogenic in Children, Small Study ...

[Untitled] A vaccine against avian influenza appears to be safe and immunogenic in children, according to a preliminary study in the Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal. Twelve healthy children aged 9 to 17 years received one . . . LINK(S):

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December 26, 2008

H5N1 Culling Accelerates In Bangladesh

[Recombinomics Whats New] However, MOFL issued a December 3 update which indicated culling had taken place at two farms in Rangpur, indirectly confirming H5N1(255 birds culled and confirmed in OIE report). That was followed by December 13 update with three .

Posted at 09:02 AM

Likely H5N1 In Southern Tripura India

[Recombinomics Whats New] The above comments describe a likely outbreak of H5N1 in southern Tripura (see updated map). Although officials dismiss the deaths because they are south of outbreaks last spring, H5N1 is being confirmed throughout the region, .

Posted at 09:02 AM

December 24, 2008

Pandemic Information News: Cuba: Avian flu at the gates

[Pandemic Information News] Norman Gutierrez, a specialist in hygiene and epidemiology, director of the local specialty, chaired a Conversatorio about the virus on Channel 64 TV Moron, who put on alert to the poultry industry in the region.

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What's new in the world of pandemic and avian flu?: Social ...

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December 22, 2008

Cambodian survives H5N1 bird flu virus - official | Silver Scorpio ...

[Silver Scorpio - International News | Spot News | Top News | Flash News | Live News] 19-year old Cambodian man has survived the H5N1 bird flu virus which has killed seven other people in the poor Southeast Asian nation since 2005, a health ministry official said on Sunday.

Posted at 09:02 AM

Confirmed H5N1 Spread to Natore Bangladesh

[Recombinomics Whats New] The confirmed H5N1 in Natore, Bangladesh near the West Bengal border suggests addition spread of H5N1 will be reported in the near term.

Posted at 09:01 AM

December 19, 2008

What's new in the world of pandemic and avian flu?: A Picture is ...

[What's new in the world of pandemic and avian flu?] The purpose of the CARE Avian Flu Blog is to create a simple site where CARE staff can stay updated on the latest and most important AI news. Since we have access to information and are constantly looking over AI related news and materials, it helps us narrow down the best information and provide an easy place for CARE staff to stay updated with AI information that is particular to their needs.

Posted at 09:04 AM

Pandemic Information News: Avian flu: culling continues in Malda ...

[Pandemic Information News] This study examined a series of waves of H5N1, a highly pathogenic avian influenza, in Thailand and Vietnam between early 2004 and late 2005. Through the use of satellite mapping, researchers looked at several different factors, including the numbers of ducks, geese and chickens, human population size, rice cultivation and geography, and found a strong link between duck grazing patterns and rice cropping intensity.

Posted at 09:02 AM

December 17, 2008

Bird Flu Flares Anew, Raising Uneasy Questions - World - Javno

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December 15, 2008

Avian Flu Threat Resurfaces in Asia

[Newstin - Bird Flu] HONG KONG -- The reappearance of a lethal strain of avian influenza in Hong Kong, India and Indonesia last week highlights the potential threat the virus poses to humans as the traditional winter flu season approaches. Authorities in India's northeastern Assam state said they will cull 200,000 chickens after a fresh...

Posted at 09:03 AM

KI Media: Changing Season in Asia Revives Avian Flu Threat to ...

[KI Media] Yi Guan, a professor of microbiology at Hong Kong University, notes the current strain of H5N1 virus has persisted since 1996, making it the longest-lasting potential human-influenza virus compared with the two-dozen human influenza outbreaks over the past century. He added the recent spate of cases across the region may not be completely isolated and would likely get worse as winter sets in, when the risks of influenza tend to peak.

Posted at 09:02 AM

December 12, 2008

SFH on avian influenza

[Untitled] Following is the transcript of remarks made by the Secretary for Food and Health, Dr York Chow, at a stand-up media session at the Legislative Council Building today (December 11):

Posted at 09:02 AM

ProMed MBDS: PRO/MBDS> Avian influenza - China (12): Hong Kong ...

[ProMed MBDS] spreading of the avian influenza virus outside of the affected farm, similar to the herd immunity concept. In Thailand, in the past all birds were culled in a 3 km (1.9 mi) radius around the affected area .

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December 10, 2008

H5N1 Fatality in East Jakarta Raises Pandemic Concerns

[Recombinomics Whats New] The second case, a 2-year-old female from East Jakarta, developed symptoms on 18 November, was hospitalized on 26 November and died on 29 November. Laboratory tests have confirmed infection with the H5N1 avian influenza virus.

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Calcutta Issues H5N1 Alert

[Recombinomics Whats New] The outbreak of avian flu in Assam has prompted the state government to sound an alert in Calcutta and the rest of the state.

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December 08, 2008

Avian Flu Diary: USDA Releases Draft Report On Avian Flu Risk ...

[Avian Flu Diary] The draft risk assessment, which addresses highly pathogenic H5 and H7 subtypes, was developed by representatives from the FSIS, the USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), and the Food and Drug Administration, according to a press release yesterday from the USDA. The document went through an external peer review, along with reviews by other government agencies, the USDA said.

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» Public Disclosure Document: WA Animal Health Program: Mad Cow ...

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Posted at 09:05 AM

December 05, 2008

USDA Assesses Bird Flu Risk

[ThePoultrySite - Industry News] USDA research has shown that time and temperature recommendations for egg product processing can kill avian flu viruses. The report said dried egg white processing may not completely inactivate the pathogen, but the 7-day processing period may allow officials time to alert egg product processors before the drying is completed and the product is released to consumers.

Posted at 09:03 AM

Bird flu reappears in poultry, no human cases yet | balita-dot-ph

[balita-dot-ph] 4 -- Bird flu has appeared in the southernmost province of Ca Mau and central Nghe An province, but no new cases of humans contracting avian.

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December 03, 2008

Avian Influenza Daily Digest Archive: DNI Avian Influenza Daily Digest

[Avian Influenza Daily Digest Archive] The central government had recently instructed the West Bengal state government to closely observe the poultry in the state to prevent an outbreak of avian influenza on reports of the disease spread in neighboring Bangladesh. The state ARD minister said that the department has requested assistance from the central government to maintain poultry surveillance in the state.

Posted at 09:01 AM

Bird Flu Monitor > December 31, 2008

India: Massive Bird Flu Awareness Campaign Begins

What's new in the world of pandemic and avian flu?: Modelling NPIs

December 31, 2008

India: Massive Bird Flu Awareness Campaign Begins

What's new in the world of pandemic and avian flu?: Modelling NPIs

December 29, 2008

Pandemic Information News: Killer avian flu still spreading in Assam

Avian Flu Vaccine Safe and Immunogenic in Children, Small Study ...

December 26, 2008

H5N1 Culling Accelerates In Bangladesh

Likely H5N1 In Southern Tripura India

December 24, 2008

Pandemic Information News: Cuba: Avian flu at the gates

What's new in the world of pandemic and avian flu?: Social ...

December 22, 2008

Cambodian survives H5N1 bird flu virus - official | Silver Scorpio ...

Confirmed H5N1 Spread to Natore Bangladesh

December 19, 2008

What's new in the world of pandemic and avian flu?: A Picture is ...

Pandemic Information News: Avian flu: culling continues in Malda ...

December 17, 2008

Bird Flu Flares Anew, Raising Uneasy Questions - World - Javno

December 15, 2008

Avian Flu Threat Resurfaces in Asia

KI Media: Changing Season in Asia Revives Avian Flu Threat to ...

December 12, 2008

SFH on avian influenza

ProMed MBDS: PRO/MBDS> Avian influenza - China (12): Hong Kong ...

December 10, 2008

H5N1 Fatality in East Jakarta Raises Pandemic Concerns

Calcutta Issues H5N1 Alert

December 08, 2008

Avian Flu Diary: USDA Releases Draft Report On Avian Flu Risk ...

» Public Disclosure Document: WA Animal Health Program: Mad Cow ...

December 05, 2008

USDA Assesses Bird Flu Risk

Bird flu reappears in poultry, no human cases yet | balita-dot-ph

December 03, 2008

Avian Influenza Daily Digest Archive: DNI Avian Influenza Daily Digest

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