Another 3AW RADIO HEALTH SPECIAL   

Putting Bird Flu Back in the Coop 

Sunday 23rd October 2005 

News about Avian Flu is everywhere but what is the full story ? How likely is a  mutation or a pandemic ? What is the real situation with  treatment and vaccines?  What should we be on the look out for? How contagious is it ?

Join me this Sunday evening at  6 PM (AEST )on 1278 3AW on your AM radio  for another  of our 3AW Radio specials where we will put the hype back into perspective when we discuss the facts about Avian Influenza . We'll have the experts on hand  and we'll be taking your calls on this confusing subject. 

For more info on AVIAN INFLUENZA I recommend the following reliable sites :        

WORLD HEALTH ORGANISATION  :

                                                                 - AVIAN FLU FAQ  :  click here 

                                                                 - Epidemic and Pandemic Alert and response - click here

 WHO Collaborating Centre for Reference and Research on Influenza  in Melbourne, Australia

                                                                 -  general information on all influenzas - click here 

AUSTRALIAN FEDERAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT

                                                                 - AVIAN FLU info page - click here

                                                                  - AVIAN FLU  FAQ - click here 

AUSTRALIAN FEDERAL DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS

                                                                  - Travel Bulletin page - click here 

USA CENTRE FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION : click here