Avian influenza
is a strain of influenza (sometimes called “the flu”) that infects birds. Although there have been few cases of human illness, some health experts are concerned that the virus could become more efficient at infecting humans and could eventually cause a
pandemic of this disease. More
The avian flu vaccine: will it be ready?
What’s the status of the vaccine to prevent bird flu? Will it be ready if bird flu hits?
Alternative ways to fight the flu
Although there is no vaccine for the avian flu yet, and supplies of the "regular" flu vaccine are limited, there are other ways you can lower your risk of contracting the flu.
How to wash your hands properly
While there may be little that we can do to prevent the avian flu from mutating and spreading between humans, one way to reduce your chance of contracting this infection—should a human outbreak occur—is through proper handwashing.
