With a `don’t test, don’t tell’ policy now in effect around the globe, we can now pretend the threat is gone.  But millions of people continue to be infected every week, with thousands of those dying.  And while 99%+ will likely survive their acute illness, we have pretty compelling evidence that every re-infection increases the chances of developing serious cardiovascular, renal, pulmonary, neurological, and endocrine disorders.

Source: Avian Flu Diary: The Pandemic Is Ended, But The Malady Lingers On