Worst bird flu outbreak in UK history

In This Story: Bird Flu

Bird flu, or avian flu, is an infectious viral illness that spreads among birds. In rare cases, it can affect humans.

Affecting domestic bird populations across the world – and often spread by migratory birds – bird flu outbreaks can become a global problem rapidly.

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In This Story: Influenza

Flu is a common infection that can easily spread to other people.
The symptoms of flu are similar to a very bad cold. They include a high temperature, an aching body, tiredness and a headache.
Flu will usually get better in about a week if you rest, keep warm, drink plenty of fluids and take painkillers. Antibiotics do not help with flu.
You can help avoid flu by getting the flu vaccine every year.

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In This Story: Turkey

Turkey, officially the Republic of Turkey, is a transcontinental country located mainly on the Anatolian Peninsula in Western Asia, with a smaller portion on the Balkan Peninsula in Southeastern Europe.

Istanbul, which straddles Europe and Asia, is the country’s largest city, while Ankara is the capital. The majority of the population identifies as Turkish, around 20% identify as Kurdish.

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