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- Written Answers — Infectious Diseases: Infectious Diseases (1 Nov 2006)
Mary Upton: Question 126: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position on the latest new estimates from experts for the expected numbers of persons that may become infected with avian flu; her Department's plans to deal with avian flu; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35492/06]
- Written Answers — Infectious Diseases: Infectious Diseases (1 Nov 2006)
Mary Harney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 110 and 126 together. I take it both questions relate to a possible human flu pandemic. For the sake of clarity, avian flu (H5N1) is primarily a disease of birds. To date, there have been a very small number of human cases of H5N1 infection in situations where there has been very close contact with infected birds. There is no evidence of efficient...
- Written Answers — Infectious Diseases: Infectious Diseases (1 Nov 2006)
Ciarán Cuffe: Question 110: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the latest preparations by both the Health Service Executive and her Department for a possible flu pandemic; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35459/06]