Dr. Etienne Potential Quotations

We are all concerned about the potential impact of H5N1 should it arrive in our region. We are all keenly aware of the need to coordinate our efforts to ensure they are as effective as possible.

The more it spreads in birds internationally, the more opportunities it has to interact with animal and human hosts, increasing the chances it could evolve into a human pandemic virus. No one knows if this will happen, or when, so it is critical to prepare for a potential human flu pandemic at the same time that we are working to prevent the spread of avian flu in birds.