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Information on the health and risk situation in France with links to government sources of information (in French), the Info Grippe hotline and further English-language links.
Various strains of influenza spread rapidly and can cause concerns of a pandemic. Most recently the A/H1N1 "swine flu" virus has caused concern worldwide; the H5N1 "bird flu" virus has also caused trouble by spreading rapidly through livestock. Information is always readily available in the media (print news and TV) and from government organisations. The World Health Organisation (WHO) monitors health issues within the United Nations country. 2009
Information for FranceFrance has a dedicated service to address concerns of citizens and residents. Up-to-date information is available via Info pandémie grippale, a telephone service (in French) open 7 days a week from 08:00-22:00 (0,15 euros per minute).
Outbreaks in France affecting animalsIn the event of an outbreak of a pandemic affecting livestock, regulations concerning keeping, transporting and selling of live animals is handled at a regional level. For information relevant to each department, contact the local Services Véterinaires (Veterinary Services) for the department concerned. Contact details can be found through the Préfecture. Click for the websites of: Avian Influenza - the H5N1 bird flu virus in FranceComprehensive information (in French) on the symptoms shown by infected birds, animals and humans and measures to be taken in the event of suspected infection; from Ecologie.gouv (PDF in French)
For up-to-date information and advisories in a specific area, it's recommended to contact the local town hall (mairie). Information in EnglishWHO, the World Health Organisation, is responsible for coordinating the global response to human cases of avian flu and provides information in English.
Official Consular Information - Pandemics Affecting HumansConsulates provide information for their nationals in the possible event of pandemic influenza.
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