R7 Special Pathogen Outbreak Report: Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza – April 29
(April 19, 2024) – The Region 7 Disaster Health Response Ecosystem is hosting a complimentary webinar at 11 a.m. Monday, April 29, with Angela Hewlett, MD, MS, the director of the Nebraska Biocontainment Unit, on the current situation of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza H5N1. Topics include:
- Characteristics and origins of HPAI outbreaks
- Modes of transmission of HPAI
- High-risk populations
- Where to find resources and information for responding to and managing HPAI outbreaks
--Ron Marshall