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• Avian Influenza in Birds
• Avian Influenza and Humans
• Treatments
• Prevention and Control
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Q. How can I protect myself and others from pandemic flu?
A. A. Short of a vaccine, there are many simple ways people can substantially reduce their risk of being infected by or spreading the influenza virus. These include:
- Maintaining a physical distance from people who might be infected;
- Frequent hand washing, particularly after coming into contact with people who might be infected;
- Cough and sneeze etiquette;
- Staying home from work when unwell, and encouraging colleagues to do so;
- In the event of a pandemic, wearing a simple surgical mask or other covering for the nose and mouth.
Q. What measures are being implemented to screen travelers, students and business people arriving from overseas areas of concern for Avian Flu? There have been media reports of screening occurring at airports.
A. Bird and poultry products including eggs, egg products, chicken and duck meat, and objects contaminated with feces from infected animals can carry diseases such as avian influenza. These products are not permitted into the U.S. The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Service (ICE) has a 100 per cent screening policy (either by detector dogs, x-ray or physical inspection) of all bags from all flights from targeted high-risk avian influenza countries. ICE officers at seaports are also on permanent alert for poultry products and all international mail is being screened.
Q. Could a traveler, a student or businessperson become infected with the virus and bring it into U.S.?
A. This is very unlikely. At this time the virus has not been shown to spread easily or rapidly among humans. There have been few human cases. Travelers who become sick or feel unwell with respiratory or flu-like symptoms on their return should seek a medical assessment with their personal physician. Travelers should inform their doctor, without being asked, where they have traveled overseas.
Q. I am traveling to Asia. What should I do to protect myself from avian influenza?
A. Although the risk of infection to travelers to areas affected by avian influenza is currently considered low, U.S. citizens traveling to areas affected by avian influenza can reduce their risk of infection by avoiding situations where they may have contact with farms and live bird markets, and ensuring all uncooked poultry and eggs are handled hygienically with careful attention to hand washing after handling. Proper cooking destroys the virus in poultry and eggs.
Q. How can the virus be killed?
A. Heat over 70 degrees Celsius for 30 minutes will kill the virus. At 80 degrees the virus is killed in one minute. Good hygiene by hand washing and cleaning of surfaces will remove the virus.
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