Avian Influenza (Bird Flu)

Department of Health and Ageing page providing key facts for the general public, health professionals, livestock and industry on Avian Influenza; a list of frequently asked questions about Avian Influenza; and the latest news about Avian Influenza or Bird flu.

www.health.gov.au

avianinfluenza.com.au

HSA Group and the Travel Doctor have set up this site to provide information and assist international travellers to understand and protect themselves against this emerging threat, and assist companies to develop dynamic pandemic risk management strategies.

www.avianinfluenza.com.au

Being Prepared for a Pandemic

This site provides a range of tools to help you and your business prepare for a human influenza pandemic in Australia. Includes a practical and comprehensive Business Continuity Guide for Australian Businesses; and a kit including a short explanatory booklet, a planning checklist, a series of health posters to assist in controlling infection and reference sheets.

www.innovation.gov.au

Fight Flu

This site has been developed to provide consumers, carers and health care workers with evidence-based information about influenza vaccinations. It also aims to support those planning workplace vaccinations with tools and strategies.

www.fightflu.gov.au

Flu Hygiene

The flu virus can travel through the air when a person coughs or sneezes. It can then survive on surfaces for several hours remaining a source of infection for others. There are, however, simple things everyone can do to stop the flu spreading. This site contains information on these measures.

www.health.gov.au

Health : Avian Influenza - Travel Bulletins

Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade travel bulletin relating to Avian Influenza or Bird Flu. The page is updated, as new information becomes available and there are links to further information.

www.smarttraveller.gov.au

National Pests and Disease Outbreaks

National Pests and Disease Outbreaks was developed collaboratively across State/Territory and Australian Government agricultural agencies to provide a single, user-friendly website through which stakeholders can find access to local, state and national information in relation to Australian responses to current ongoing outbreaks of animal and plant pests and diseases.

www.outbreak.gov.au

Pandemic Influenza

Department of Health and Ageing page providing a detailed guide for the Australian response to a pandemic influenza threat. This plan targets the wide range of people who will be involved in planning and responding to an influenza pandemic: health planners, public and clinical health care providers, border workers, state and territory health departments, essential service providers, and those involved in the media and communications.

www.health.gov.au