Purpose
CDC works to improve global control and prevention of seasonal and novel influenza, including avian influenza viruses, and works to improve influenza pandemic preparedness and response.
Overview
In collaboration with domestic and global partners, CDC's Influenza Division:
- Builds surveillance and response capacity.
- Monitors and assesses influenza viruses and illness.
- Improves vaccines and other interventions.
- Applies research to provide science-based enhancement of prevention and control policies and programs.
CDC influenza programs protect the United States from seasonal influenza and an influenza pandemic, which occurs when a new flu virus emerges that can infect people and spread globally.
Risk Assessment & Research
The IRAT tool assesses the potential pandemic risk posed by influenza A viruses.
Preparedness & Response
A CVV is an influenza virus that has been prepared to produce a flu vaccine, if needed.
CDC works with state and local health departments to investigate novel flu outbreaks
Additional information
US Resources
- National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, Influenza Division
- Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA), Influenza Division
- U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Avian Influenza Information General information about avian influenza and instructions on how to report dead birds
- USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Information about avian influenza in the Northern Hemisphere and materials related to protecting the U.S. from avian influenza importation.
International Resources
- World Health Organization WHO Avian Influenza website: Information about current outbreaks throughout the world
- World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH): Information about infections among poultry and other animals throughout the world
- United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization: Avian InfluenzaFood safety issues related to the current avian influenza outbreaks throughout the world
Content Source
National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD)
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Published: June 12, 2024
Updated: May 1, 2024
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