AmCham would like to keep you up-to-date on the current health issues of the Avian Influenza (bird flu) in Asia with the following website links to useful information and knowledge to equip yourself and your company on preventive measures and preparedness.

Avian Influenza (bird flu) Updates:

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Avian Flu

World Health Organization (WHO): Situation Updates

Hong Kong Department of Health: What's New

Homeland Security Council: National Strategy for Pandemic Influenza - Implementation Plan

Useful Information for your Office and Workplace:

Stopping the Spread of Germs at Work (CDC)

Business and the Workplace (CDC)

Guidelines for Live Poultry Workers, Food & Environmental Hygiene Dept., HKSAR Government

Travellers and Tourists Advisory:

Notice to Travellers (CDC)

Guidelines for US Citizens Living Abroad (CDC)

Information for Tourist & Travellers, Hong Kong Department of Health, HKSAR Government

Useful Documents and Resources:

Avian Influenza and the Threat of Pandemic by Daniel Muhm, MD, RMO of the American Institute in Taiwan

Influenza Pandemic: Current Situation in Asia by the World Health Organization

DISCLAIMER

The information and contents provided by the above websites and links are from major international and authoritative organizations or sources and are completely credited to those institutions or individuals who are providing the information to the general public.

While every care has been taken in preparing this web page, no warranty is given or implied as to the accuracy of any of the contents. While all efforts were made to insure the accuracy and legitimacy of the information, details are bound to change from time to time particularly at a time of emergencies, and, therefore, viewers intending to gain in-depth knowledge or urgent medical/pandemic advice are to satisfy themselves on all matters.