Avian Influenza
Avian influenza is a disease of birds, not humans. People
can become infected but rarely are. There are many strains of avian
influenza viruses which vary in their ability to cause disease.
Disposing of Dead Birds
For further information on what to do if you
discover dead birds please see the separate section on disposing of
dead birds.
Further information
For general advice and updates on the current
situation please see the
Health Protection Agency website or NHS
Direct.
If you are a poultry or bird keeper please see
the
Defra website
For a view of the situation worldwide please
see the World Health
Organisation website.
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