Arizona has released their bird flu plan.

It is likely that another influenza pandemic will occur at some time in the future. The State of Arizona has created an Bird Flu / Influenza Pandemic Response Plan to promote an effective response throughout an influenza pandemic. While a pandemic response is primarily a public health response, many agencies, organizations, and private institutions will need to work in a coordinated and collaborative manner to ensure an effective overall response in Arizona.

The report consists of an introductory summary and a series of detailed Supplements. The heart of the Arizona Influenza Pandemic Response Plan is the Response Activity Supplements. These Supplements are subject-area specific and provide very detailed planning and response

There have changes due to the bird flu virus threatening Arizona. Within weeks the bird flu could possibly cross into Arizona and with it the possible for the avian flu pandemic.

The Bird Flu (or Avian Influenza) is one of many naturally occurring avian (bird) influenza (flu) viruses. The virus commonly known as “bird flu” has been found in birds (mostly in poultry) in parts of Asia and Europe. The virus has also infected and sickened over 100 people in Asia.
The Bird Flu virus has not yet been detected in Arizona. Because the virus can be carried and transmitted by wild birds, there is a possibility this this new virus will make it to North America or even Arizona during 2006.

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