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Bird Flu 
Bird Flu 
Bird Flu
l Enhanced Bird Flu Control Efforts Demanded 
    Chinese Vice-Premier Hui Liangyu has ordered all localities and departments to work harder to resolutely prevent the spread of bird flu epidemic and any human infection of the virus.
l NE City Closes Poultry Markets to Avoid Bird Flu 
    Northeast China's Changchun City, capital of Jilin Province, one of the densest poultry feed districts in China, has closed all poultry markets to prevent bird flu, a local official said on Monday.
，2 Vietnamese Infected with Bird Flu, 1 Dies 
，Bird Flu Summit in Geneva 
，HK to Give Free Influenza Vaccination to 250,000 People 
，EU Experts OK Bird Flu Prevention Measures 
，WHO Calls for Strengthened Surveillance as Bird Flu Spreads 
Bird Flu: What You Need to Know 
    Below is a list of key questions and answers regarding the bird flu that is sweeping across Asia.
What Is Bird Flu (Avian Influenza)? 
    Avian influenza is an infectious disease of birds caused by type A strains of the influenza virus.
Have Humans Come Down with Bird Flu? 
    Avian influenza does not normally infect species other than birds and pigs.
Why Is H5N1 of Particular Concern? 
    Of the 15 avian influenza virus subtypes, H5N1 is of particular concern because: It can cause severe disease in humans.
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Key Facts About Avian Influenza (Bird Flu) and Avian Influenza A (H5N1) Virus 
l What is avian influenza (bird flu)? 
l Do bird flu viruses infect humans? 
l How are bird flu viruses different from human flu viruses? 
l What are the symptoms of bird flu in humans? 
l How does bird flu spread? 
l How is bird flu in humans treated? 
l What is the risk to humans from bird flu? 
l What is an avian influenza A (H5N1) virus? 
l What is the H5N1 bird flu that has recently been reported in Asia? 
l What is the risk to humans from the H5N1 virus in Asia? 
l How is infection with H5N1 virus in humans treated? 
l Is there a vaccine to protect humans from H5N1 virus? 
l What is the risk to people in the United States from the H5N1 bird flu outbreak in Asia? 
Situations in World
l 2 Vietnamese Infected with Bird Flu, 1 Dies 
l EU Experts OK Bird Flu Prevention Measures 
l One More Vietnamese Dies of Bird Flu
 
l WHO Warns Global Bird Flu Pandemic 
l Thailand Detects Bird Flu in Ducks 
l Indonesia to Slaughter Chickens 
l First Human Death Linked to Bird Flu in Indonesia 
l Indonesia: Bird Flu Suspected Cause of 3 Deaths 
l Philippines Sees First Case of Bird Flu 
l Top Scientists Downgrade Risk of Imminent Bird Flu Pandemic 
Situations in China
l Enhanced Bird Flu Control Efforts Demanded 
l North China Bird Flu-Hit Region Relieved of Isolation 
l NE City Closes Poultry Markets to Avoid Bird Flu 
l China Turns to WHO for Bird Flu Help 
l Qinghai Bird Flu Under Control 
l Int'l Organizations "Impressed" by China's Commitment in Fighting Bird Flu 
l China Denies Misuse of Human Bird Flu Drug 
l China Confirms Bird Flu in NW City 
l Qinghai Province Vaccinates All Poultry 
l Over 1,000 Migratory Birds Killed by Bird Flu 
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