Bird Flu Vaccines Could Curb Virus's Spread in Chickens
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In this National Geographic News article, read about research indicating that poultry vaccines can prevent healthy chickens from contracting deadly strains of avian influenza. The ability to curb the virus's spread between birds could become a key weapon in controlling avian flu outbreaks that might decimate flocks and increase the odds of human infections. Links to other stories, photos, videos and Web sites are also found on this page.
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