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I am a hunter and read that waterfowl could carry avian influenza. Should I be concerned and stop goose and duck hunting?

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I am a hunter and read that waterfowl could carry avian influenza. Should I be concerned and stop goose and duck hunting?

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No. Avian influenza naturally occurs in waterfowl and other wild birds. However, most of the naturally occurring influenza viruses found in wild birds aren’t transmissible to humans. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources regularly tests waterfowl and water birds in Maryland. All tests for H5N1 have been negative. • These additional websites might also help answer questions you may have about the flu • United States Government Frequently Asked Questions About Pandemic Influenza www.pandemicflu.gov/general/faq.html • U.S. Department of Health and Human Services How Does Seasonal Flu Differ From Pandemic Flu?

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