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Saturday, May 27, 2006

Indon bird flu claims 34th victim

Indonesia Bird Flu: 34 dead by Avian Flu Alert raised anew

Aside from the desvastation of the Earthquake with 3,300 dead- the Indonesian Government has reported to WHO the 34th death linked to the avian flu in that country.

Meanwhile reports are that the WHO has issued an alert for the maker of Tamilflu the only known drug to cure or contain the virus to be on alert - there are fears that the virus is spreading.

Also in the wake of the earthquake WHO teams are monitoring evacuation centers and warning authorities to check into any possible entry into the devastaed area.

[] CTV Canada … The World Health Organization told the maker of the anti-bird flu drug Tamiflu to ready its global stockpile for shipment, after the deadly virus passed among several Indonesians in the same family, officials said Saturday. …[][]… WHO confirms 34th Indonesian bird flu death …JAKARTA - A 10-year-old Indonesian girl …[] ABS-CBNNEws.com

23 May 2006
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19 May 2006
Avian influenza – situation in Indonesia – update 13
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19 May 2006
WHO Rapid Advice Guidelines on pharmacological management of humans infected with avian influenza A (H5N1) virus
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:: Human avian influenza in Azerbaijan, February–March 2006
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:: Review of latest available evidence on risks to human health through potential transmission of avian influenza (H5N1) through water and sewage
April 2006

:: WHO pandemic influenza draft protocol for rapid response and containment
17 March 2006

:: Avian influenza: significance of mutations in the H5N1 virus
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:: WHO Outbreak communication guidelines

:: Outbreak Communication: Best practices for communicating with the public during an outbreak