Disease & Epidemic

Many diseases occur naturally. Health care professionals are constantly on alert for patterns or spread of certain diseases because they can create epidemics. Unfortunately, not all diseases are spread naturally. Bio-terrorism is the intentional spread of viruses, bacteria and other germs resulting in widespread disease. Category A biological agents are used in attacks because they cause the most illness and death among humans, they include: Anthrax, Botulism, Smallpox, Plague, Tularemia and Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers. It could be hours or even days before evidence of Bio-terrorism rises to the surface. It's critical to listen to public health officials as they will recommend the best course of action to take during such an incident. By following their directions, you may save your life.

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Anthrax

1. Anthrax Fact Sheet
   Texas Department of State Health Services
   
   
2. Anthrax Basics
   Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
   

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Influenza (Human Flu)

1. Texas EDEN Flu Resources
   Texas AgriLife Extension Service
   
   

   H1N1 Flu

   • H1N1 Flu Fact Sheet
     
     
   • Plan for H1N1 Flu
     
     
   • H1N1 Flu Preparedness Supplies List
     
     
   • Care at Home for the H1N1 Flu
     
   
   
   

   Texas EDEN - Flu Fact Sheets (Color)

   • The Flu ( En Español )
     
     
   • Coughing and Sneezing Etiquette ( En Español )
     
     
   • Keeping Your Distance ( En Español )
     
     
   • Pandemic Flu Preparedness Supply List ( En Español )
     
     
   • Plan for a Flu Pandemic ( En Español )
     
     
   • Prevent the Flu with Good Hygiene ( En Español )
     
     
   • Rehydration Drink Recipe

   
   Texas EDEN - Flu Fact Sheets (Black & White)

   • Coughing and Sneezing Etiquette ( En Español )
     
     
   • Get Prepared to Cope with the Flu ( En Español )
     
     
   • Keep your Distance ( En Español )
     
     
   • Keep your Distance to Avoid Spreading the Flu ( En Español )
     
     
   • Pandemic Flu Preparedness Supply List ( En Español )
     
     
   • Plan for a Flu Pandemic ( En Español )
     
     
   • Practice Good Hygiene to Prevent the Spread Flu ( En Español )
     
     
   • Prevent the Flu with Good Hygiene ( En Español )
     
     
   • Rehydration Recipe
     
     
   
   
   
2. TexasFlu.org
   
   
3. Flu.gov
   
   
4. National EDEN (eden.lsu.edu)
   
   
• Pandemic Influenza
  
  
5. H1N1 Outbreak Web Portal
   FAZD Center, National Center for Foreign Animal and Zoonotic Disease Defense
   
   
6. 2009 H1N1 Influenza Outbreaks
   Texas A&M Health Science Center
   
   
7. RedCross.org
   • Pandemic Flu: Take Action
     
   • Preparing for a Flu Pandemic Fact Sheets
     
   • Pandemia de Gripe: Hoja informativa para la preparación familiar
     
     
8. The Centers for Disease Control (cdc.gov)
   
• 2009 H1N1 Flu
• Flu Shot - Questions & Answers
  
• The Flu - A Guide for Parents
• Influenza Symptoms, Protection, and What to Do If You Get Sick
  
• Key Facts about Influenza (Flu) Vaccine
  
• Free Flu Materials for Pandemic Flu
  
• Seasonal and 2009 H1N1 Flu: A Guide for Parents
  
  
9. What you should know about: Protecting Yourself During the Cold and Flu Season (Influenza)
   Texas Department of State Health Services
   
   

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Influenza (Avian Flu)

1. Bio Security for the Birds
   U.S.D.A.
   
   
2. EDEN Avian Influenza Issue Page
   Provides: introduction, advice to flock owners and resources
   
   
3. Understanding Avian Influenza
   The University of Maryland
   
   
4. Avian Influenza
   Educational Resources from Purdue Extension

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Influenza (Swine Flu)

1. Checklist: Biosecurity Practices for Swine Shows
   Texas AgriLife Extension Service
   
   
2. Biosecurity for Swine Producers
   Texas AgriLife Extension Service
   
   
3. Checklist: Biosecurity Practices for Swine Validation
   Texas AgriLife Extension Service
   

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Isolation and Quarantine

1. Quarantine and Isolation Fact sheet
   Created by Carol A. Rice, PhD, RN
   Family Development and Resource Management
   Texas AgriLife Extension Service, The Texas A&M University System
   
   
2. Isolation and Quarantine Fact sheet
   Department of Health and Human Services
   The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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Botulism

1. Facts About Botulism
   Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
   
   
2. What You Need to Know About Botulism
   Texas Department of State Health Services

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Plague

1. Plague Information
   Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
   

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Rabies

1. Rabies
   Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
   National Center for Infectious Diseases

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Smallpox

1. Smallpox Disease Information
   Centers for Disease Control
   
   
2. What you need to know about Smallpox
   Texas Department of State Health Services

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Tularemia

1. Tularemia
   Centers for Disease Control
   
   
2. What you need to know about Tularemia
   Texas Department of State Health Services

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Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers

1. Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers
   Centers for Disease Control
   
   
2. What you need to know about Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers
   Texas Department of State Health Services
   

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West Nile Virus

1. West Nile Virus: Fight the Bite!
   Centers for Disease Control
   
   
2. Mosquito Management and Control
   Texas A&M University, Department of Entomology
   
   
3. Mosquito Control Gimmicks
   Texas A&M University System Agriculture Program

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Zoonoses: Prevent and Protect

1. PDF Fact Sheet:
   
   Prevent the Spread of Zoonotic Diseases ( En español )
   
   
2. PDF Presentation:
   
   Zoonotic Disease & Prevention
   
   
3. Marketing Brochure available for order from the Texas AgriLife Bookstore:
   
   MKT-5001 Prevent the Spread of Zoonotic Diseases ( En español )