AVIAN FLU AND HUMANS 28. How do people get H5N1 avian flu?
It is important to remember that while millions of birds have become infected with H5N1 avian flu, it is very difficult for people to become infected. To date, there have been only about 200 confirmed human cases worldwide. In order for people to get avian flu, they need very close contact with infected birds, such as raising, plucking, or slaughtering them without taking precautions, such as wearing a mask and gloves.
