Books & Audio-Visual
- AlleyCat
- Use AlleyCat, the CCAC online catalog, to find materials at any of the CCAC libraries
Reference & Overview Sources
| Full Text? | Database Name | Vendor | Help |
|---|---|---|---|
| yes | Credo Reference - Medicine | Credo | info |
| yes | Lexi-PALS Drug Guide Enter the drug name in EBSCO search box. |
EBSCOhost | info |
| yes | Merriam-Webster's Medical Desk Dictionary Select "Medical Dictionary" from menu at top of page |
EBSCOhost | info |
Magazine & Journal Articles
| Full Text? | Database Name | Vendor | Help |
|---|---|---|---|
| yes | Academic Search Premier | EBSCOhost | info |
| yes | MasterFILE Premier | EBSCOhost | info |
| yes | CINAHL FullText | EBSCOhost | info |
| yes | Health Source: Consumer Edition | EBSCOhost | info |
| yes | Health Source: Nursing & Academic Edition | EBSCOhost | info |
| some | MEDLINE | EBSCOhost | info |
Web Sites
- Animal Health Special Report - Avian Influenza - Disease Card
- The Agriculture Department has produced this site that provides information about AI (Avian Influenza); Areas addressed include aetiology, natural hosts, epidemiology, incubation period, clinical signs, vaccination, pathology and diagnosis.
- Centers for Disease Control: Avian Influenza (Bird Flu)
- The CDC has provided a wealth of information at this site; key facts, FAQs, information about specific topics, such as outbreaks and prevention, and information for specific groups, such as travelers and U.S. citizens living abroad.
- MayoClinic.com - Bird Flu
- The staff of the Mayo Clinic have created this site that covers the topics of signs & symptoms, causes, risk factors, treatment, prevention and complications.
- MedlinePlus - Bird Flu
- Sponsored by the National Library of Medicine, Medline Plus is updated daily and offers extensive information on over 600 diseases and conditions. Topics covered include an overview, the latest news, related issues, clinical trials and research.
- U.S. Department of State - Avian Flu Fact Sheet
- The government's concern about bird flu led to this page's creation; links are provided for information on the national strategy, a travel fact sheet and press releases/fact sheets.
- World Health Organization - Avian Influenza
- The WHO has compiled a treasure trove of information about the bird flu; avian flu FAQs, a fact sheet, 10 things you need to know about pandemic influenza and much more.