The risk of avian influenza to travelers is very low. Only rare cases of human infection with avian influenza have occurred, and there has been no sustained human to human transmission. Travelers to areas affected by avian influenza in birds are not considered to be at elevated risk of infection unless direct and un-protected exposure to infected birds occurs. For a map of confirmed cases of H5N1 Avian Influenza areas, read the full article.
Read the CDC recommendations for before, during, and after travel to affected areas.
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