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Influenza News Three Swans Dead Due to Bird Flu in Dorset, UK Jan 29, Posted in Influenza The first case of bird flu virus in the UK was recorded in April 2006 in Scotland. Extensive control was taken up at that time. A new case of bird flu in the UK was reported, as three wild swans in Dorset died due to the avian virus strain and a fourth one was tested positive......

Stock Investing Course The United Nations warns that apparently healthy ducks may pose a new risk factor in Asia for the spread of the deadly bird-flu virus.

"Businesses should evaluate all real and perceived risks to their organisation, " said Richard Smith, employment services director at Croner. "While it may be more front of mind to prepare for other threats, such as terrorism, a pandemic could cause even greater disruption, " he warned. HSBC has announced it is creating contingency plans based on the worst case scenario of having half its global workers absent if a bird flu pandemic occurs.

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Avian bird flu on the other hand is a form of flu that was originally believed to infect birds only, but turned up among humans in Hong Kong in 1997. Avian bird flu can affect humans, but only when they come in close contact with live infected birds and manage to inhale the virus. fever, malaise, sore throats and coughs.

Stock Investing Game Nov 13, 2004 (AXcess News) Washington - The United Nations warns that apparently healthy ducks may pose a new risk factor in Asia for the spread of the deadly bird-flu virus.

Normally the avian bird flu viruses do not affect humans but since 1997 (when the first case of avian bird flu among humans appeared in Hong Kong), this kind of flu has infected and killed several humans in the South East Asian countries. While WHO does not recommend avoiding travels to these countries, it does advice staying away from live animal markets and poultry farms. This is because the droppings of infected birds generally carry large quantities of the virus.

Journal Prime Rate Street Wall U.N. officials say a new laboratory study has found that the quantity of virus excreted by healthy looking ducks is nearly as much as the amount of virus released by visibly diseased chickens.

Influenza (also commonly known as the flu) is a highly contagious respiratory disease. Caused by the influenza virus, it can generally hit anyone at any time. However autumn and winter are the most active seasons for the flu virus. These are also the season when migratory birds bring with them an increased threat of avian bird flu. remember, it's free and without any obligation.

Stock Market News Three U.N. agencies issued a joint statement Thursday, calling for an urgent effort in areas affected by bird flu to advise residents on methods of limiting their risk of infection.

Stock Investing Basics The U.N. statement says protective measures include scalding poultry before plucking, and treating any water intended for human consumption if it has been in contact with ducks.Bird flu outbreaks have killed nearly 25 people in Asia this year. The disease has been reported in Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Laos, Thailand and Vietnam. More than 100 million birds have been slaughtered in an attempt to stop the spread of bird flu.

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