Avian Influenza

November 02, 2009

Pandemic flu may protect against bird flu

Vetsweb (press release) - Those affected by the 2009 pandemic may harbor some immunity to bird flu. http://www.vetsweb.com/news/pandemic-flu-may-protect-against-bird-flu-580.html

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North American Raptors Susceptible to Avian Influenza

United States Geological Survey (press release) - American kestrels are extremely susceptible to highly pathogenic avian influenza, indicating that other endangered and threatened raptors may also be at risk if the virus reaches North America. http://www.usgs.gov/newsroom/article.asp?ID=2339

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U of M part of $185 million funded team tasked to improve global response to emerging pandemics

EurekAlert - Experts from the University of Minnesota will soon be on the frontlines working to help developing countries better respond to emerging animal diseases that pose a threat to human health. http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2009-10/uom-uom103009.php

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India free from bird flu

WorldPoultry.net - The Indian government has declared to the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) that the country is free from bird flu (H5N1). http://www.worldpoultry.net/news/india-free-from-bird-flu-4496.html

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"One Medicine" Symposium

Humans & Birds & Pigs - Oh My! - A One Medicine Approach to Emerging Influenzae. December 9, 2009 - Sheraton Imperial Hotel and Convention Center, Durham, North Carolina. A conference for physicians, nurses, veterinarians, veterinary technicians, public health professionals, environmental health specialists, agriculture professionals, wildlife professionals, and federal, military, state and local disaster responders. http://www.onemedicinenc.org/

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