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Emerging Infectious Diseases
Last updated on
25 June 2008
Current evidence suggests that the human-to-human transmission of avian influenza is rather inefficient, but mutation might occur in the future resulting in improved transmission and possibly a pandemic in humans. As with the outbreak of SARS, the development of sensitive and accurate early diagnostic tests is extremely important for the successful control of the outbreak at source. The availability of isolation facilities, the stockpiling of antiviral agents and effective and safe vaccination will be extremely important in minimising the damage of a new influenza pandemic.
Follow the links below for resources covering these issues, including policies and strategies, research papers, news and alerts, and technical briefs.
Planning and response
- Pandemics and emerging infectious diseases strategy 2006-2010
- Asia Pacific strategy for emerging diseases
- Emerging diseases: ready and waiting?
- Pandemic planning in the workplace
- Business continuity guide for Australian businesses
- Australian health management plan for pandemic influenza
- APEC Emerging Infections Network
- AusReady
- WHO: Department of Communicable Disease Surveillance & Response
