Links to the best sites on influenza/avian flu: bird flu, pandemic flu, avian influenza, and much more
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Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
rating: Rating: 5/5
Provides a number of different articles regarding the bird flu, including key facts and preventative measure options. Also includes other sources and sites providing information.
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Medline Plus
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This site provides a number of different types of articles all on the topic of avian flu, but from a variety of different websites.
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USDA
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Provides fact sheets, answers questions and the most updated information on the bird flu.
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World Health Organization
rating: Rating: 5/5
This website provides up to date information on avian flu as well as other diseases and the various effects it has on the world population. The site answers questions ranging from the basic “what is bird flu?” to more detailed information on avian flu.
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KidsHealth
rating: Rating: 4/5
Provides a number of different articles for parents, teenagers and kids on the topic of avian influenza. The site provides information on the avian flu and how it is spread along with ways to protect oneself and children.
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Pandemic Flu
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Provides fact sheets, checklists, important links, and various other information on avian flu and the pandemic flu. The site also covers the various symptoms of bird flu.
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topic summary: The sites listed above draw on a wealth of information about avian influenza. Every site answers the basic question "what is the bird flu?" and many sites go further, describing the specific details such as how bird flu is spread from animals to humans. In addition, most of the sites provide a list of avian influenza symptoms.