Bird Flu
Information on avian influenza and news articles on bird flu in various geographical areas worldwide.
Mummy, does my chicken have flu?
There was so much panic and concern as news of the bird flu disease spread that it even concerned a 5 year old whether to eat her chicken or not.
Sick Continental Passengers Left on Tarmac for Two Hours
Passengers on a flight from Hong Kong were left sitting on the tarmac in Newark after some reported having flu-like symptoms. Airline employees were worried about the possibility of bird flu.
WHO: Deadly Strain of Bird Flu Starting to Show Signs of Mutating
According to the World Health Organization, the H5N1 strain of bird flu that has so far killed at least 148 people is now beginning to show signs of being able to mutate like seasonal flu viruses that require new vaccines each year.
Villagers Watch and Wait in Indonesian Village Where Family Died
The U.N. health agency believes that six members of an Indonesian family may have died from bird flu without having any contact with infected birds, but health officials believe the virus was spread only among those family members, not mutated to a human form. Villagers have been enlisted to monitor the area for anyone exhibiting flu-like symptoms.
Bird Flu Found in Scotland While the US Plays a Waiting Game
A dead swan found in Scotland over the weekend died from bird flu, the first case of the virus found in Great Britain. Experts are predicting that it’s only a matter of time before the flu makes it to the United States, so people should start getting ready now.
"Liquor World"
Doubledee and Doubledum are looking for other drunks who may have survived the bird flu pandemic…
Bird Flu Steadily Spreading Through Asian Countries
As China deals with the continuing spread of bird flu across the country, Indonesia has reported its first outbreak of the dreaded virus.
"Running On Empty"
Doubledee and Doubledum, shortly after the Bird Flue calamity…
US Poultry Industry Feels Safe from Bird Flu
Thousands of American turkeys are at death’s door, but not because of bird flu. Poultry growers and industry officials are confident that the US poultry industry has nothing to worry about.
Britain Confirms Deadly Avian Flu; Scared People Hoard Tamiflu
Scientists in England have confirmed that the parrot that died in quarantine last week was killed by the deadly strain of bird flu that has killed thousands of birds and over 60 people in Europe and Asia.
There was so much panic and concern as news of the bird flu disease spread that it even concerned a 5 year old whether to eat her chicken or not.
Sick Continental Passengers Left on Tarmac for Two Hours
Passengers on a flight from Hong Kong were left sitting on the tarmac in Newark after some reported having flu-like symptoms. Airline employees were worried about the possibility of bird flu.
WHO: Deadly Strain of Bird Flu Starting to Show Signs of Mutating
According to the World Health Organization, the H5N1 strain of bird flu that has so far killed at least 148 people is now beginning to show signs of being able to mutate like seasonal flu viruses that require new vaccines each year.
Villagers Watch and Wait in Indonesian Village Where Family Died
The U.N. health agency believes that six members of an Indonesian family may have died from bird flu without having any contact with infected birds, but health officials believe the virus was spread only among those family members, not mutated to a human form. Villagers have been enlisted to monitor the area for anyone exhibiting flu-like symptoms.
Bird Flu Found in Scotland While the US Plays a Waiting Game
A dead swan found in Scotland over the weekend died from bird flu, the first case of the virus found in Great Britain. Experts are predicting that it’s only a matter of time before the flu makes it to the United States, so people should start getting ready now.
"Liquor World"
Doubledee and Doubledum are looking for other drunks who may have survived the bird flu pandemic…
Bird Flu Steadily Spreading Through Asian Countries
As China deals with the continuing spread of bird flu across the country, Indonesia has reported its first outbreak of the dreaded virus.
"Running On Empty"
Doubledee and Doubledum, shortly after the Bird Flue calamity…
US Poultry Industry Feels Safe from Bird Flu
Thousands of American turkeys are at death’s door, but not because of bird flu. Poultry growers and industry officials are confident that the US poultry industry has nothing to worry about.
Britain Confirms Deadly Avian Flu; Scared People Hoard Tamiflu
Scientists in England have confirmed that the parrot that died in quarantine last week was killed by the deadly strain of bird flu that has killed thousands of birds and over 60 people in Europe and Asia.