Experts Fear Human-to-Human Transmission

Scientists Are Working Toward an Effective Bird Flu Vaccine, but Want to Avoid Harm of Swine Flu Shots

There Are "About Even Odds" That the Virus Could Mutate to an Easily Transmitted Form, He Tells 'World News Tonight'

An Expert Goes Over the Must-Haves if Bird Flu Cripples the Country

Scientists in Alaska Gear Up for Unprecedented Testing

Scientists Believe Infected Birds Could Hit Alaska in Three Weeks, and in the Lower 48 by August

Inside the country's only lab that can test bird flu samples and sound an alarm.

Dept. of Agriculture releases TV ad aimed at easing people's bird flu fears.

On the front lines of the vaccine quest in Rochester, N.Y.

Bird flu discoverer says there is a 50-50 chance the virus will jump to humans.

U.S. government warns about the risk of bird flu coming to America.

What's the likelihood that bird flu will come to America via air passengers?

How much protection would a face mask offer during a flu epidemic?

Dr. William Schaffner Answers Our Questions

How It's Spread, Where It's Found, How to Fight It

Following are questions regarding bird flu in humans, along with responses from Drs. William Schaffner and Pascal James Imperato. Schaffner is chair of the Department of...

Following are questions regarding the likelihood of catching bird flu from birds, along with responses from Dr. Christian Sandrock, assistant professor of clinical medicine,...

Following are questions regarding the possible bird flu treatments Tamiflu and Relenza, along with responses from Dr. Anne Moscona, professor of pediatrics (infectious diseases)...

Following are questions regarding vaccine development to combat the bird flu, along with responses from Dr. John Treanor, a professor of medicine, microbiology and immunology at...

There are Two Basic Strategies to Protect Oneself Against Infection

Answers to Your Questions About the Bird Flu

Q&A With Infectious Disease Specialist

What is the avian flu, where did it start, and how will it affect the U.S.?

Initial Syptoms of Avian Flu in Humans Can Look Like Seasonal Influenza

Virus Could Become a Serious International Health Threat

A Possible Shortage of Vaccine Raises Difficult Ethical Questions

What can be done to prepare in the event of a bird flu pandemic?

Stock Up on Essentials and Have an 'Outbreak Plan'

Lyon Simulates a Bird Flu Outbreak

Experts Warn of Potential Need to Quarantine Cities if Mutated Virus Spreads

Bird Flu Has a Potential to Devastate the Human Population, but So Far Has Not Spun Out of Control

Officials Advise Stocking Up on Provisions -- and Warn That Infected Birds Cannot Be Prevented From Flying In

Americans question when and how the deadly avian flu will enter the U.S.

Information Campaign Under Way to Keep Chefs and Customers at Ease About Risks

Health Experts Debate Whether a Similar Pandemic Could Strike Again

Two Boys in Turkey Infected, but Show No Symptoms

Doctors Believe our Health Care System 'Will Collapse' When It Comes

Scientists Use Clues From Old Corpses to Understand and Prevent Epidemics

Estimates of Potential Deaths Range Widely, But Fall Within Range of Past Influenza Pandemics