Information for Specific Groups
This page included resources for specific groups who may be in contact with birds/poultry, or who may be at risk for exposure to avian influenza.
Key Resources
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- Demobilizing Bird Flu Responders
- Information for People Exposed to Birds or Other Animals Infected with Avian Influenza Viruses | Avian Influenza (Flu) (cdc.gov)
- Updated Interim Recommendations for Worker Protection and Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Protect Yourself From H5N1 When Working With Farm Animals [2 MB, 1 page]
Spanish [1.7 MB, 1 page] - Fact Sheet: What to Know About Bird Flu [154 KB, 2 pages]
Communications Tools
Avian Flu OSHA Quick Card
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5N1) Virus in Animals
Interim Recommendations for Prevention, Monitoring, and Public Health Investigations
Working with Infected Birds or Other Animals
- Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5N1) Virus in Animals: Interim Recommendations for Prevention, Monitoring, and Public Health Investigations | Avian Influenza (Flu) (cdc.gov)
- Updated Interim Recommendations for Worker Protection and Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Avian Influenza | Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (usda.gov)
- CDC Interim Guidance for Landfill Workers in the United States Disposing of Poultry Carcasses During Outbreaks of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza [408 KB, 4 pages]
- Public Health Monitoring Plan for USDA/APHIS Responders to Detections of Avian Influenza Virus in Poultry [325 KB, 17 pages]
Guidance for Veterinarians
- Evaluating and Handling of Cats Potentially Exposed to Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5N1) Virus
- Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5N1) Virus in Animals: Interim Recommendations for Prevention, Monitoring, and Public Health Investigations | Avian Influenza (Flu) (cdc.gov)
- Updated Interim Recommendations for Worker Protection and Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
State and Local Public Health Agencies
- Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5N1) Virus in Animals: Interim Recommendations for Prevention, Monitoring, and Public Health Investigations | Avian Influenza (Flu) (cdc.gov)
- Updated Interim Recommendations for Worker Protection and Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- State and Local Government Pandemic Influenza Planning
- Zoonotic Influenza: Detection, Response, Prevention, and Control Reference Guide [6.8 KB, 122 pages]