"Should the Avian flu begin to be transmitted person-to-person, it will be easier to recognize and diagnose in people who have already been immunized to the more conventional flu bug. Since Avian flu diagnosis and treatment must begin within 48 hours of symptoms presenting ... there's not a lot of time to wonder which flu it is."
Nonetheless, Dr. Koppel cautions anyone contemplating these or any vaccinations to first consult with their personal physician.