The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) within the Department of Health and Human Services has issued precautions for travel to countries that are reporting outbreaks of avian influenza A(H5N1), also known as H5N1, in humans and animals. The purpose of these precautions is to provide information for travelers on the status of H5N1 outbreaks, including where outbreaks are occurring, measures to take before travel, precautions to follow while abroad, and what to do if illness occurs during or after travel. Currently, CDC does not recommend that the general public avoid travel to any of the countries affected by H5N1. More...

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