Although flu and stomach flu sound similar, they are caused by different viruses and have different symptoms and treatment. People sometimes confuse flu and stomach flu because of their similar names.
The CDC said Thursday it is updating its recommendations for testing, treatment and protection for workers who may be exposed animals infected with bird flu.
Nirav Shah, principal director of the CDC, said people in close contact with infected animals should get tested and seek treatment even ... response to the bird flu outbreak.