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How is bird flu spread?
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Like other flu: Bird flu is usually acquired through close contact with birds and breathing their respiratory secretions. It usually does not spread from person to person, thank god!
Answered 1/12/2013
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Clear cut: Droplets avoid sick people unless you are the doc.
Answered 1/12/2013
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