Avian Influenza

Staff Household Guidance (September 2008) (PDF 18 KB)

Avian Influenza Lithuanian (September 2008) (PDF 35 KB)

Avian Influenza Polish (September 2008) (PDF 19 KB)

Avian Influenza Portuguese (September 2008) (PDF 13 KB)

Avian Influenza Update (July 2008) (PDF 27 KB)

Frequently Asked Questions (PDF 47 KB)

Food Safety Issues (PDF 21 KB)

Department of Agriculture - Avian Influenza

Health and Safety Guidance (PDF 665 KB) (May 2007)

Avian Influenza ("Bird Flu") Fact Sheet - World Health Organisation (January 2006)

Bird Flu and Pandemic Influenza: What are the risks? (January 2006)

Interim Guidance relating to suspected cases of Avian Influenza presenting in Northern Ireland (PDF 16 KB) (April 2006)

Travel Advice on H5N1

The DHSSPS (Department of Health, Social Services & Public Safety), DARD (Department of Agriculture and Rural Development), and HM Revenue & Customs in Northern Ireland have produced a leaflet and a poster, (available by clicking on the links below), giving advice to people who may be traveling to, or returning from, areas/countries affected by highly pathogenic Avian Influenza (H5N1). Please consult these information resources for further information.

Latest advice relating to travel to or from countries affected by H5N1 can also be accessed through the website of the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office and the website of the National Travel Health Network via the links below.