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What is the difference between avian flu and pandemic flu?

Avian flu is…

• A disease of birds (wild migratory birds and poultry).
• Rarely a threat of human infection.
• Not easily spread between people.
• Primarily an economic concern.
• Circulating the globe right now.

Pandemic flu is…

• A global outbreak of disease among humans.
• A serious threat to human health.
• Easily spread between people.
• Potentially a major social and economic concern.
• Not circulating at this time.