The Avian Bird Flu (H5N1) Pandemic Threat

Recently, the US Treasury Department conducted an industry-wide exercise for the financial services sector to test its ability to respond to a pandemic crisis, such as a bird flu outbreak. The U.S. Treasury Department says…

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Links and Resources

The following links provide helpful information on the threat and provide recommendations and guidelines to prepare for this threat.

Pandemic Outbreak Response Test , and THE FBIIC/FSSCC PANDEMIC FLU EXERCISE OF 2007 AFTER ACTION REPORT U.S. Financial Services Sector Exercise Results January 2008

Understanding Flu Terms
U.S. Government avian and pandemic flu information, managed by the Department of Health and Human Services.

Pandemic Influenza Preparedness and Response Guidance for Healthcare Workers and Healthcare Employers, and http://www.osha.gov/OshDoc/data_AvianFlu/
avian_flu_guidance_english.pdf
OSHA Guidance Update on Protecting Employees and Businesses from Avian Flu (Avian Influenza) Viruses.

WHO Interim Infection Control Guideline for Health Care Facilities (PDF*)
The purpose of this document is to provide infection control guidance for health-care workers (HCWs)* in health-care facilities evaluating or providing care for patients with suspected or confirmed avian influenza (AI) infection, including AI A (H5N1).

Handwashing Beats Drugs in Fighting Viruses.
Regular hand washing and wearing masks, gloves and gowns, may be more effective than drugs to prevent the spread of respiratory viruses such as influenza and SARS.
Public Health Guidance for the Use of Face masks during an Influenza Pandemic Interim Public Health Guidance for the Use of Face masks during an Influenza Pandemic

Respiratory Hygiene/Cough Etiquette in Healthcare Settings Pandemic Influenza Preparedness and Response Guidance for Healthcare Workers and Healthcare Employers
Stopping the Spread of Germs at Home, Work & School Guideline for Hand Hygiene in Health-Care Settings (PDF)