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Influenza

Where is it?

> Human influenza occurs at different times around the world, as shown in the
   map below*¹
> Avian influenza (bird flu) occurs in Asia, especially Southeast Asia; check the
   Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for updates and
   travel warnings²

Influenza Map

For in-depth information about influenza, visit www.influenza.com.

*Map is for illustrative purposes only. For current information, please consult your travel
medical specialist 6-8 weeks before planned departure.

Sources: 1. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Travelers’ health: yellow book. Influenza. Available at: http://www2.ncid.cdc.gov/travel/yb/utils/ybGet.asp?section=dis&obj=influenza.htm&cssNav=browseoyb. Accessed August 17, 2006. 2. CDC. Travelers’ health: outbreak notice. Update: guidelines and recommendations—interim guidance about avian influenza A (H5N1) for U.S. citizens living abroad. Available at: http://www.cdc.gov/travel/other/avian_flu_ig_americans_abroad_032405.htm. Accessed August 17, 2006.

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