Guidance

Guidance and algorithms for the management of Influenza of Zoonotic Origin (IZO)

Guidance 

• Public Health Management of Acute Respiratory Infections (ARI) of Human Influenza of Zoonotic Origin Chapter 3: Cases & Contacts (Human)

Algorithms 

• IZO Algorithm 1- Public Health Response to a Human Exposure of a Confirmed/Suspected Case in an animal (avian or mammalian))
• IZO ALGORITHM 2 - Management of Symptomatic Human Contacts under Public Health Surveillance
• IZO ALGORITHM 3 - Management of Symptomatic Individuals not under Public Health Surveillance

Infographics 

• Step by Step Guide: How to take a nose and throat swab. Public Health Management of Acute Respiratory Infections (ARI) of Human Influenza of Zoonotic Origin Chapter 3: Cases and Contacts (Human)
• The IMT Framework: Escalation and Outbreak Management. Public Health Management of Acute Respiratory Infections (ARI) of Human Influenza of Zoonotic Origin Chapter 3: Cases and Contacts (Human)

Templates 

• Template Contact Letter: For individuals under surveillance. Public Health Management of Acute Respiratory Infections (ARI) of Human Influenza of Zoonotic Origin Chapter 3: Cases and Contacts (Human)

 Last updated: 24 February 2026