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The bird flu is an infection caused by different strains of the influenza virus, including the H5N1 strain, which naturally infect wild birds, domesticated birds, is spreading to some humans, and is leading to fear that it may lead to a global influenza pandemic.
Flu Shots and the Bird Flu
Learn more about the bird flu or H5N1 strain of avian influenza and whether or not your child will be protected from it by getting a flu shot.
Tamiflu
Tamiflu is a prescription antiviral medication that can be used to treat and prevent influenza infections (the flu) in children and adults, if their symptoms have started within the last day or two before starting to take Tamiflu.
CDC - Avian Flu
Get key facts about avian influenza from the CDC, including information about recent outbreaks in Asia, infection in humans, avian flu vaccines, and flu pandemics.
WHO - Avian influenza
Learn more about the possible avian influenza pandemic theat and how the World Health Organization is preparing for possible bird flu outbreaks.

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