Information for Specific Groups
This page includes resources for specific groups of people who may be in contact with infected or potentially infected birds, dairy cows, or other animals, and who may be at risk for exposure to bird flu.
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Communications Tools
Avian Flu OSHA Quick Card: English [34 KB, 1 page] | Spanish [24 KB, 2 pages] | Order Printed Copies
Key Resources
- Key Public Health Prevention Recommendations for HPAI A(H5N1) | Fact Sheet [154 KB, 2 pages]
- 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] | K’iche’ [2.1 MB, 1 page]
- Fact Sheet: What to Know About Bird Flu [154 KB, 2 pages]
- Information for Farm Workers Exposed to H5N1 Bird Flu in U.S. Dairy Cows or Other Animals [245 KB, 2 pages]
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)
Agricultural Fair Organizers & Exhibitors
- Recommendations to Minimize Influenza Transmission at Dairy Cattle Livestock Exhibitions (usda.gov) [194 KB, 5 pages]
- 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]