The Avian Flu Outbreak Should Be Your Wake-Up Call

The current avian flu outbreak is worsening, and Australia has already seen the transmission of the virus to a human. A highly pathogenic strain of bird flu has now been detected on five Victorian farms, and 500,000 chickens have been killed as a result.
What Is Avian Flu?
Avian flu is the disease caused by avian influenza type A viruses. The highly pathogenic H7N3 strain of bird flu has now been detected in Australia.
Has Avian Flu Spread to Other Animals?
Avian flu infections have been detecte