Bird Flu
Avian Flu in Croatia
In February 2006, the Croatian government confirmed the presence of the H5N1 Avian Influenza virus in several migratory birds in Croatia. This is the first reappearance of H5N1 in migratory birds in Croatia since its confirmation in six dead swans found in eastern Croatia in October 2005. There have been no reports of illness or death in humans as a result of the presence of the virus in the wild bird population. There have been no reports of infection among non-wild birds or in any poultry in Croatia.
Croatian officials continue to work closely with international agriculture and health experts to contain and prevent the spread of the virus.
The U.S. Department of State's "Avian Flu Fact Sheet" (LINK: http://travel.state.gov/travel/tips/health/health_1181.html) contains important information about avian influenza, including Frequently Asked Questions, and contains links to avian influenza information from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The official U.S. government Web site for information on pandemic and avian influenza can be found at http://www.pandemicflu.gov. The Embassy urges all Americans in Croatia to monitor these websites as they are updated with current and accurate information. Information (in Croatian) from the Croatian Government on avian flu in Croatia can be found on the web site of the Croatian Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Water Management (LINK: http://www.mps.hr).
The Embassy also encourages Americans in Croatia to register with the Embassy in Croatia. You can register online. (LINK: https://travelregistration.state.gov) The Embassy is located at Thomas Jefferson Ulica 2, 10010 Zagreb, Croatia. The telephone number is (385)(1) 661-2300. The after-hours telephone number is (385) (1) 661-2400.