PandemicFlu.gov

Understanding Flu Terms

Flu terms defined — Seasonal flu, avian flu, and pandemic flu are not the same.

Analysis of avian influenza sampling. [Credit FWS]

News

Oct 23 —	WHO Issues Global Pandemic Influenza Action Plan to Increase Vaccine Supply Plan >> WHO News Release >> Statement by Secretary Leavitt >>
Oct 20 —	Wild Bird Samples from Michigan Undergo Additional Avian Influenza Testing More >>
Oct 17 —	Experimental Vaccine Protects Mice Against Deadly 1918 Flu Virus More >>
Oct 17 —	Guidance on Use of Surgical Masks and Respirators in Health Care Settings Released Guidance Document >>

News Archive >>

News Releases Site Updates Help with RSS

Nations With Confirmed Cases
H5N1 Avian Influenza (July 7)

Click on map for larger image

Confirmed Human Cases by Country

[Note: Numbers are confirmed by World Health Organization and may not reflect news or country reports.]
Confirmed Animal Cases by Country
See Travel Information

Where you live

Selecting this map will take you to a page with links to state pandemic planning information, state pandemic Web site information, and local state contacts.

Documents in PDF format require the Adobe Acrobat Reader®. If you experience problems with PDF documents, please download the latest version of the Reader®.

Last revised: October 25, 2006

WHO Pandemic Alert Phase

Phase 3: No or very limited human-to-human transmission

Avian Flu Watch

Resources