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Monday, November 23, 2009

Photo: Bird Flu -- What You Can Do to Be Prepared


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A senior citizen is given a free seasonal-flu shot at a New York City hospital on October 10, 2005.

A bird flu preparedness plan for the United States issued by the federal government calls for people to take action to protect themselves in the event of a pandemic. The plan urges people to get regular vaccinations, including standard flu shots, to stay healthy and have better chances of surviving bird flu.

Photograph by Mario Tama/Getty Images