While I went to this site because of the Dutch decsion on H5N1 research,  There is also an indication that bed bugs can be on the plane.

Bird Flu made into pandemic form

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/18/health/details-of-bird-flu-research-will-be-released.html?_r=1&nl=todaysheadlines&emc=tha2

Amazing.  As we tinker with nature, this is part of our potential. The scary part.

Still around and a threat

http://www.latimes.com/health/boostershots/la-heb-bird-flu-vietnam-deaths-science-20120119,0,4721836.story