Highlighting the fears of the bird flu H5N1, the World Health Organization (WHO) said, it was ‘deeply concerned’ about the danger of scientific information could fall into the wrong hands.
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Mutant Version Of the Deadly Bird Flu Virus, Feared It Could Be Used For Terrorist Attacks
A research team from Netherlands led by Ron Fouchier at Rotterdam’s Erasmus Medical Center said it had created a mutant version of the H5N1 bird flu virus that could for the first time be spread among mammals.
Man-made Flu Virus In A Laboratory Poses Potential Danger To Mankind
The research has caused a storm of controversy and divided scientists, with some saying it should never have been carried out.
Vaccine Effective Against Different Types Of Flu Virus Developed
Scientists have developed a vaccine that could end the need for annual winter flu injections.
The Philippines Intensifies Monitoring Of Bird Flu Virus As A Precautionary Measure
The Philippines remains one of the countries that are bird flu free.
Immunization Is Encouraged Against H2N2 Flu Pandemic
The Vaccine Research Center in the US say H2N2 has the ability to cause a pandemic in the same way that of H1N1.