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Pandemic Influenza Plan - Questar III

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Appendix 9-C<br />

MESSAGE MAP: AVIAN FLU<br />

ISSUE: PANDEMIC FLU<br />

STAKEHOLDER:<br />

General Public<br />

QUESTION OR CONCERN: Avian Flu Confirmed in NY Birds<br />

Key Message 1 Key Message 2 Key Message 3<br />

H5N1 avian influenza<br />

(bird flu) has been<br />

confirmed in (event<br />

specific) birds in NYS<br />

This does NOT mean that<br />

people will get sick<br />

There are things to do to<br />

protect yourself<br />

Supporting Fact 1-1 Supporting Fact 2-1 Supporting Fact 3-1<br />

The discovery was made<br />

(event specific,<br />

when/where)<br />

Bird flu rarely affects<br />

humans, because it<br />

requires close contact with<br />

infected birds<br />

Don’t handle any wild birds or<br />

poultry with your bare hands<br />

Supporting Fact 1-2 Supporting Fact 2-2 Supporting Fact 3-2<br />

Officials are moving fast to<br />

limit the spread of avian flu<br />

in birds<br />

Officials are watching<br />

closely for any increase in<br />

flu-like illnesses, just as a<br />

precaution<br />

Don’t attract wild birds with bird<br />

feeders or bird baths<br />

Supporting Fact 1-3 Supporting Fact 2-3 Supporting Fact 3-3<br />

Outbreaks of a less severe<br />

strain of avian influenza in<br />

birds have occurred<br />

previously in the US and<br />

have been contained<br />

There have been no avian<br />

influenza cases in people in<br />

NYS<br />

ALWAYS cook poultry<br />

thoroughly and wash your hands<br />

and any surfaces that have<br />

come into contact with raw<br />

poultry.<br />

February 7, 2006 2

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