Precautions - Bird Flu / Avian Influenza (H5N1 Virus)

Precautions Steps by Government - Bird Flu / Avian Influenza (H5N1 Virus)

1. Cull (Kill) - poultry farms (mostly chickens, ducks) within one km radius from outbreak zone.
2. Health Check - door to door within 300m for all residents.
3. Spray - disinfectant at the surrounding outbreak areas.
4. Monitor - close watch up to 10 km radius from outbreak zone.
5. Stockpile - anti-viral drugs (Tamiflu) in government hospitals
6. Ban - poultry meat from infected zones.

Precautions Steps for Personal - Bird Flu / Avian Influenza (H5N1 Virus)

Food Safety:

1. Eat well-cooked (>70°C) poultry meat & egg.
2. Avoid poultry meat from outbreak area.
3. Avoid mixing poultry meat with other foods in refrigerator.

Personal Safety / Hygiene:

1. Avoid contact with birds from infected zones.
2. Consider using latex glove when handling raw poultry meat.
3. Wash hands, knife, utensil after handling raw meats.
4. Wash hands before consuming foods.
5. Seek medical advise if have any flu symptoms.
6. Stay home / hospital when you are sick to avoid contact.
7. Cover your mouth and nose if have flu and sneeze.
8. Take your Vitamin C.

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