Avian influenza

Pretty well accepted now that avian influenza will come to the United States via the migratory birds. The real question is whether the virus will mutate and become capable of infecting humans. Then will it really cause a pandemic flu? Will millions of people sicken and die. Will society as we know it truly be disrupted? Some good news out last week indicates that it may not be easy for human beings to contract avian flu. NPR has a thorough look at avian flu with stories current and from the last year. They offer this study to demonstrate the difficulty in transmission the virus faces.

Taken directly from the World Health Organization Website: Ten things you need to know about pandemic influenza.