Is bird or avian flu still a health concern?

The avian flu continues to be a problem for other countries. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), as of October, 2011, several countries reported cases of avian flu:

• Bangladesh
• Cambodia
• Egypt
• Indonesia

Since 2003, 15 countries have reported avian flu cases. There have been fewer than 600 avian flu cases reported since 2003. Approximately 59% of these reported cases resulted in death. The number of cases have been declining since 2006.

For more information, see the WHO Avian Influenza Tracking site.

Last Reviewed: 12/14/2011

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