The Facts Worldwide

Ø      173 laboratory-confirmed human influenza A (H5N1) cases

Ø      93 fatal cases of total  laboratory- confirmed human influenza A (H5N1)

Overall Case Fatality rate:  54%

Overall Case Survival rate: 46%

Ø      Since January 2004, seven countries have confirmed human cases of influenza A (H5N1).

Ø      Since December 2003, over 30 countries have confirmed influenza A (H5N1) in wild and domestic birds. 

 March 1, 2006

For More Information

§ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:
http://www.cdc.gov/flu/avian/

§ Official U.S. Government Website:
http://www.avianflu.gov

§ U.S. Department of Labor (Occupational Safety & Health Administration):
http://www.osha.gov/dsg/guidance/avian-flu.html

§ United States Department of Agriculture:
http://www.usda.gov/

§ World Health Organization:
http://www.who.int/

Recommended News Stories

A Hunt for Life-Saving Lessons from a Grim Past

Richard Harris, National Public Radio
All Things Considered
Feb. 20, 2006

Greetings Kill: Primer for a Pandemic

Donald G. McNeil Jr.
New York Times
Feb. 12, 2006

Tower of London ravens are moved indoors

United Press International
Feb. 27, 2006

Scientists Launch Study into Tackling Pandemic Flu

Patricia Reaney, Reuters
The Washington Post
March 1, 2006

Most Americans Undisturbed by Bird Flu Problems

Angus Reid Global Scan: Polls & Research
Feb. 28, 2006

Schools Urged to Take Bird Flu Seriously

Associated Press – Washington
March 22, 2006