With so many reports of influenza in the news, it can be hard not to wonder if your pet bird could be at risk of contracting this serious illness. While the media provides a plethora of important information about these viruses, myths and half-truths abound in discussion of the flu.
To protect your bird and your family, it is important to have a clear view of what the flu really is, how it functions, and how you can prevent it. Check out Flu in Pet Birds: Should You Be Concerned? for a rundown of the facts. Protect your pet and your family this flu season by knowing how to prevent the spread of zoonotic illness.
Photo of H5N1 Avian Flu 1997 Cynthia Goldsmith CDC/Courtesy of Cynthia Goldsmith, Jacqueline Katz, and Sharif R. Zaki.
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