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Is there a vaccine specifically for avian flu? does the flu vaccine protect against avian flu, or is a different vaccine needed?
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No: There is no vaccine for the avian flu and the flu vaccine will not protect you.
Answered 3/3/2013
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Yes, different: A vaccine against avian flu is available and it is different from the usual seasonal flu vaccine.
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