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Flu Pandemics (Swine flu, Avian flu) in Luxembourg

Information on the health and risk situation in Luxembourg, with links to government sources of information, the Grippe Public 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

For information from WHO on the swine flu pandemic A/H1N1: Click here

Information for Luxembourg

A/H1N1 "swine flu"

Luxembourg has a dedicated service to address concerns of citizens and residents with up-to-date information and a telephone service.

Grippe Public Tel: 80 02 80 80
Website (in French)

Avian Influenza - the H5N1 bird flu virus

For comprehensive information from the Luxembourg authorities on Avian Influenza and the symptoms shown by infected birds, animals and humans: Click here (in French)
Information from the Luxembourg health authorities on measures that will be taken if a case of H5N1 virus is discovered in Luxembourg: Click here

Information in English

WHO, the World Health Organisation, is responsible for coordinating the global response to human cases of avian flu and provides information in English.

For up to date advisories see: WHO Avian Influenza

Official Consular Information - Pandemics Affecting Humans

Consulates provide information for their nationals in the possible event of pandemic influenza.

Information from the British High Commission for British nationals travelling or living overseas: Click here
A guide for Australians living or travelling overseas: Click here
Information for travellers from the US from the government: Click here
Travel reports for Canadians: Click here