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Q&A: Bird Flu - http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/3422839.stm
BBC News provides information on this disease of birds, how humans may become infected, and the worldwide position. |
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Avian Flu - http://www.bbc.co.uk/health/conditions/birdflu1.shtml
BBC Health provides information on this disease, its cause, symptoms, prevention and treatment. |
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Guardian.co.uk: Bird Flu - http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/birdflu
Provides the latest news on the disease with special reference to the UK. |
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JNCC: Position Statement on Avian Influenza - http://www.jncc.gov.uk/page-3519
Advice and latest news on migration patterns and the level of risk of wild birds spreading the pathogenic form of A(H5N1) virus, prevention measures and ongoing work, from the Joint Nature Conservancy Committee. |
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Guardian: Q&A: Bird Flu - http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2007/feb/05/theissuesexplained.health
James Sturcke and David Batty explain the background to the virus and how Britain is responding to the threat of a pandemic. |
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Hot Topic: Avian Flu - http://www.bupa.co.uk/health_information/html/health_news/270104avianflu.html
This article explains what avian flu is and why scientists and governments are so concerned about it. It also gives advice for UK visitors travelling to Asian countries affected by the disease. |
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Bird Flu Facts for the UK - http://www.bird--flu.co.uk/
Provides information on this subject in a question and answer format. |
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Health Protection Agency: Avian Influenza - http://www.hpa.org.uk/web/HPAweb&Page&HPAwebAutoListName/Page/1160495617087
Avian influenza is a disease of birds caused by influenza viruses closely related to human influenza viruses. Provides general information, guidelines, epidemiological data and information on testing laboratories. |
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Avian Flu - http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/articles/article.aspx?articleId=1565#
Information from NHS Direct on this highly infectious disease affecting birds including chickens, duck, turkeys and geese, and on the deadly strain H5N1. |
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NewsNow: Bird Flu - http://www.newsnow.co.uk/h/Business+&+Finance/Industry+Sectors/Agriculture/Bird+Flu
An up to date news source on this disease. |