Avian (Bird) Influenza... What You Need to Know

Avian Influenza is an infectious disease of birds caused by type A strains of the influenza (flu) virus. The disease can be serious enough to kill a large number of birds.Ducks, chickens and turkeys tend to be most at risk for catching Avian Influenza. Since Avian Influenza is similar to Human Influenza, humans can sometimes contract the avian type of Influenza. This happens when humans come into contact with droppings from a sick bird. In very rare cases, the virus can change in the human body and people can start passing the virus to other people. Below are links to sites that provide more information on Avian Influenza.

CDC Avian Influenza Page

WHO Avian Influenza Page