Bird flu in the news
There are many news stories about bird flu. Bird flu can make some birds sick. For example: chickens, ducks and turkeys.
Bird flu rarely affects people. Recently, people in a few countries got bird flu from sick birds. These people got very sick. Some died.
Right now, bird flu does not pass from person to person. Countries and organizations around the world are working to fight bird flu. They don’t want it to spread to other places.
| Note: One day, the bird flu might pass from person to person. If it spreads easily, it might cause a pandemic. |
What is influenza (the flu)?
How does the flu spread?
Symptoms for adults
The flu can be serious
How to protect yourself and others from the flu
What to do when adults get the flu
Over-the-counter medicine can help
When to go to the doctor
Children and the flu
What is an influenza (flu) pandemic?
What to do if there is a pandemic
Bird flu in the news
The flu is different from a cold and the stomach flu
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