a list of useful sites brif explanation included
World Health Organization: Avian Flu

WHO also maintains a similar Web page on avian flu.

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: Pandemic Flu Powerpoint

HHS provides an easy-to-understand presentation from HHS on pandemic influenzas throughout the 20thcentury.

Infectious Diseases Society of America: Pandemic Flu

This membership organization ofphysicians, scientists and other health care professionals who specialize in infectious diseases provides information on the biology of avian flu and prevention issues, including vaccine development. Site also provides access to infectious disease experts

Public Policy

National Conference of State Legislatures: Pandemic Flu

The NCSL's Web site has a section dedicated to state-level pandemic flu preparedness.

Centers for Law and the Public's Health

This center, based at Johns Hopkins and Georgetown universities, provides information on the powers and rights of the government and individuals during pubic health emergencies. The Web site provides copies of public health emergency powers legislation enacted in some states in anticipation of acts of bioterrorism or pandemic flu.

Agency for Health Care Research and Quality: Emergency Preparedness

This federal agency's Web site has a section dedicated to current issues and research in emergency preparedness.

Advocacy

The American Public Health Association: Prescription for Pandemic Flu

The oldest and largest organization of public health professionals in the world, APHA advocates for increased resources for public health agencies to prepare for pandemic flu.

Guidance for Consumers

PandemicFlu.gov: Planning for Emergencies

This federal government Web page offers pandemic planning guidance for consumers.

Blogs

Avian Flu Diary

Michael Coston, a retired emergency medical technician, blogs on swine flu, avian flu and other emerging infectious diseases,with an emphasis on personal and community preparedness

Pandemic Information News

A regularly updated collection of news stories and blog posts emphasizing international developments in swine and avian flu.

Effect Measure

This blog, by public health scientists and physicians who prefer to remain anonymous, offers a public health perspective on swine flu containment.

Get Ready for Flu

This blog is sponsored by the American Public Health Association.