DOG FLU could jump to humans need vaccine they say

[Charsee]

<!-- / icon and title --> <!-- message --> New Flu Strain Causing Worry
Paul Herdtner June 30, 2009 KANSAS CITY, MO

First it was bird flu, then came swine flu. But now a new flu strain, called dog flu, has come along that pet owners might want to start thinking about.

According to scientists, the dog flu first appeared in horses before mutating and affecting dogs, and although it hasn't jumped to humans yet, experts say that enough new cases are popping up to warrant a new vaccine.

FOX 4's Paul Herdtner has the report.

For more information on dog flu, check out this story from the New York Times, or click here for more information from the Centers for Disease Control.

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[waif69]

Are all these trans-species virii developing due to the creation of chimeras?

[ktcottle]

Are all these trans-species virii developing due to the creation of chimeras?

I have no clue to what you just said :crying:, but it wouldn't surprise me about dogs... especially mine due to everything disgusting she eats!!! Long ago, a dog probably ate a horse pucky and there ya go! Now we have people eating dog .....yah, leave it on the ground, don't eat it and you'll probably be fine....:l0 (56): Joking of course!

[CurtisG]

I have always avoided yellow snow:l0 (46):
Lets see....i have a horse, a cow, 2 chickens and several dogs. I am beset by danger.
Hey, i always joke when i'm nervous....buckle up folks, this Fall is gonna be a bumpy ride:001_huh: