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What are the ways to prevent getting the bird flu?

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Vaccination: You are extremely unlikely to get bird flu, however vaccination is available for prevention. See this site for more info. http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/bird-flu/ds00566.

Answered 3/26/2013

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