Latest Bird Flu News

Strict precautionary measures against bird flu at check-points (Khaleej Times)
Saturday August 23rd 2008, 4:22 pm

ABU DHABI - Strict precautionary measures have been taken by the National Committee for Emergency Response to the Bird Flu to prevent any outbreak of the avian influenza in the country. [News Source]

Vietnam-made bird flu vaccine proves effective (Nhân Dân)
Saturday August 23rd 2008, 5:53 am

Fluvax - H5N1 influenza vaccine is produced by VABIOTECH. The first human testing stage has proven the effectiveness of a locally-produced H5N1 influenza vaccine. [News Source]

N.D. birds show no dangerous flu (The Bismarck Tribune)
Saturday August 23rd 2008, 1:22 am

DICKINSON (AP) - State officials say tests of birds in the state continue to show no signs of a dangerous strain of avian flu. [News Source]