AVIAN FLU-H5H1

WHAT IS IT?

• Unlike other types of flu, H5N1 usually does not spread between people.

WHAT H5N1 CAN DO.

• Can infect humans
• Is highly contagious
• It is very deadly

FACTS

• Much more likely to affect humans the H1N1
• Is also known as bird flu
• H5N1 is a highly pathogenic virus that has caused serious outbreaks.

FACTS

• Since 2003, 650 human infections with avian flu.
• Has been reported to the World Health Orgranization (WHO) by 15 countries.
• About 60% of these people died from their illness.

HOW IT STARED.

• It began in asia
• Highly deadly to all fowl
• Since 2003 650 human infections have occerd

SYMPTOMS: IF U THINK U HAVE IT

• Fever and cough
• Acute respiratory distress
• Shortness of breath/difficulty breathing
• Abdominal pain
• Diarrhea