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Protect yourself from Avian Influenza, or Bird Flu

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(ABC15) -- These pages provide background information about Avian Influenza, commonly referred to as Bird Flu, and what you can do to keep you and your family safe.

This virus has been spreading through Asia, and has been reported in the European part of Turkey. The virus has world health authorities warning of a worldwide pandemic unseen since World War I.

The Bush administration is discussing quarantines and other methods to control its spread should it arrive in the United States, but for the moment (3/14/06), bird flu remains only a potential threat.

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