There is significant information in the media lately about Avian
Flu and the potential for a pandemic (a worldwide epidemic).
The best defense against viral infection is to take the same
precautionary steps you would against seasonal flu: sound personal
hygiene and respiratory etiquette. For more information
please visit our link to Help Stop the Spread
of Germs.
There are no documented cases of Avian Flu being transmitted
human-to-human. However, a number of countries have reported both
human and avian infections. St. John's University is
monitoring this situation. For more information, please
visit:
Fact Sheets