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Kern County
Cooperative Extension Kern County
1031 South Mount Vernon Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93307
Phone: (661) 868-6200
Fax: (661) 868-6208

Director:
Darlene Liesch

Kern County Programs

Preparing for a Pandemic Preparing for a Pandemic
For the past several years avian influenza (bird flu) has been in the news. Avian flu is caused by influenza A viruses that occur naturally among birds. The avian flu currently of concern is the H5N1 subtype. Rapid transmission in birds and virulence of the H5N1 virus has raised concerns about a potential human pandemic. The effects if a pandemic can be lessened if preparations are made ahead of time. The intent of this newsletter is to offer guidance in preparing for such an event.