Bird flu: Don't fly into a panic
Whether the H5N1 virus will "make the jump" and spread among humans is uncertain, but here are some tips to protect yourself.
It's a confusing world. While the H5N1 bird flu virus spread across Europe and Congress set aside billions for flu research and prevention, skeptical voices emerged.
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