Some scientists are working on a vaccine for the deadly avian flu, but the best protection is still covering your mouth, washing your hands and being prepared for a crisis.
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Bird Flu
Avian Influenza
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, avian influenza A viruses usually do not infect humans, but the rare cases of human infection have occurred following direct contact with infected poultry. Human infection ranged from eye infections (conjunctivitis) to severe respiratory disease (pneumonia) to death.
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Avian influenza
Though rare, avian influenza symptoms in humans have ranged from fever, cough and sore throat to pneumonia and other life-threatening complications.
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