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Seasonal ("Common") Flu
A respiratory illness that can be transmitted person to person. Most people have some immunity, and a vaccine is available.
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Avian Flu ("Bird Flu")
Caused by influenza viruses that occur naturally among birds. The H5N1 variant, currently spreading throughout the world in birds, is deadly to domestic fowl and can be transmitted from birds to humans. There is no human immunity and no vaccine is available (as of July 2006).
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Pandemic Flu
Human flu that causes a global outbreak, or pandemic, of illness. Because there is little natural immunity, the disease can spread easily from person to person, and is likely to cause serious illness. Currently, there is not a pandemic of flu (as of July 2006).
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Planning for a Flu Pandemic
What can you do to be ready if a flu pandemic reaches Nevada County? Checklists for individuals, schools, agencies, businesses and organizations.
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For Kids
Information to read over with your children.
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Detailed Information
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Important Flu Facts
This page is an overview of Influenza ("Flu") in general, not just Avian Flu. From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Avian Flu Website from the Center for Disease Control, US Dept of Health & Human Services.
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Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for an Influenza Pandemic (Occupational Safety & Health Administration) -- Contains a printable PDF version
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Emergency preparedness from the US Department of Homeland Security. Sections for individuals, businesses and kids.
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WHO tracks the evolving situation and provides information worldwide.
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