Yukon Kuskokwim Nushagak science

Previous questions are here

http://ykalaska.uniblogs.org/2006/03/19/tips-avoid-bird-flu/

and A Few Facts about Avian Influenza in Alaska -

http://ykalaska.uniblogs.org/2006/03/21/ a-few-facts-about-avian-influenza-in-alaska/

For other sources for Questions and Answers

http://www.fao.org/ag/againfo/subjects/en/ health/diseases-cards/avian_qa.html

Avian influenza frequently asked questions

http://www.who.int/csr/disease/avian_influenza/avian_faqs/en/index.html
revised 5 December 2005

• What is avian influenza?
• Which viruses cause highly pathogenic disease?
• Do migratory birds spread the disease?
• What is special about the current outbreaks in poultry?
• Which countries have been affected by outbreaks in poultry?
• What are the implications for human health?
• Where have human cases occurred?
• How do people become infected?
• Is it safe to eat poultry and poultry products?
• Does the virus spread easily from birds to humans?
• What about the pandemic risk?
• What changes are needed for H5N1 to become a pandemic virus?
• What is the significance of limited human-to-human transmission?
• How serious is the current pandemic risk?
• Are there any other causes for concern?
• Why are pandemics such dreaded events?
• What are the most important warning signals that a pandemic is about to start?
• What is the status of vaccine development and production?
• What drugs are available for treatment?
• Can a pandemic be prevented?
• What strategic actions are recommended by WHO?
• Is the world adequately prepared?