Village of Rye Brook - Avian Flu Update

AVIAN FLU UPDATE:

The Village of Rye Brook is closely monitoring the progress of the Avian Flu (H5N1 Virus) and its potential impacts. The U.S. Department of Health, NYS Department of Health, and Westchester County Department of Health have provided helpful information on their websites to track the progress of this flu and provide useful information for residents in the event of a more serious threat. Please visit the following links to receive more information on this topic:

Department of Health and Human Services: One-stop access to U.S. Government avian and pandemic flu information.

http://www.pandemicflu.gov/

Pandemic Flu Planning Checklist for Individual and Families:

http://www.pandemicflu.gov/planguide/checklist.html

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Avian Influenza

http://www.cdc.gov/flu/avian/index.htm

Westchester County Department of Health:

http://www.westchestergov.com/health/AvianFlu.htm

NYS Department of Health Influenza (Flu) Information:

http://www.health.state.ny.us/diseases/communicable/influenza/

World Health Organization (WHO) : Avian Influenza

http://www.who.int/csr/disease/avian_influenza/en/index.html

Cold and Flu: Learning Center

http://www.healthline.com/channel/cold-and-flu.html

Please be assured that your Rye Brook officials will be coordinating our efforts with the Westchester County Department of Health and other agencies to stay on top of this important issue.