Are people who work with chickens at a higher risk of catching the bird flu?
Wilkes County Health Department - FAQsNo. We do not have bird flu in the US at this time so poultry workers are not at a higher risk. Everyone, including poultry workers, should get their yearly flu shot.
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Avian Flu Frequently Asked QuestionsThe risk from bird flu is generally low to most people because the viruses occur mainly among birds and do not usually infect humans. However, during an outbreak of bird flu among poultry (domesticated chicken, ducks, turkeys), there is a possible risk to people who have contact with infected birds or surfaces that have been contaminated with excretions from infected birds.
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FAQ's - AVIAN INFLUENZA (BIRD FLU) AND AVIAN INFLUENZA A H5N...The elderly, the very young, and those with compromised immune systems have the greatest risks of contracting bird flu. Proximity to the virus in infected birds is necessary as well. The risk from bird flu is generally low for most people because the virus occurs mainly among birds and does not usually infect humans.
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Avian Flu Frequently Asked QuestionsThe current risk to Americans from the H5N1 bird flu outbreak in Asia is low. The strain of H5N1 virus found in Asia and Europe has not been found in the United States. There have been no human cases of H5N1 flu in the United States. It is possible that travelers returning from affected countries in Asia could be infected if they were exposed to the virus. Since February 2004, medical and public health personnel have been watching closely to find any such cases.
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Frequently Asked QuestionsNo. There is currently no vaccine to protect people against AI infection or disease, though one is being developed. There is however good evidence that avian flu viruses respond to antiviral drugs.
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Avian Flu Q/AA pet bird would have to come in contact with a wild or domesticated bird with avian flu to become infected. There is no reported avian flu in the United States at this time. But even after bird flu is identified in the United States, the risk is small for caged birds.
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Winnebago County Health Department - FAQ'sThe current risk to Americans from the H5N1 bird flu outbreak in Asia is low. The strain of H5N1 virus found in Asia has not been found in the United States. There have been no human cases of H5N1 flu in the United States. It is possible that travelers returning from affected countries in Asia could be infected. Since February 2004, medical and public health personnel have been watching closely to find any such cases.
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FAQ's - AVIAN INFLUENZA (BIRD FLU) AND AVIAN INFLUENZA A H5N...Cumulative Number of Confirmed Human Cases of Avian Influenza A/(H5N1) Reported to WHO as of February 20, 2008 These deaths are tragic. But many millions of birds have been infected with the virus in some of the most populous regions of the world. Even though confirmed infections may represent a fraction of the total infections, people still run a very low risk of catching the virus from poultry.
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web_block_rightIn the affected countries, people who work in the poultry farms are at risk. Those who are selling birds and eggs are also at risk of getting the disease. Staff members who visit the affected country to investigate the epidemic can come in contact with the droppings of birds during their field visits and are therefore at greater risk of getting the disease. People who work in the laboratory who handle the infected material are also at risk.
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NAVNew human flu viruses can arise from bird flu viruses that then change to a form that can infect humans and spread readily from person to person. Current bird flu outbreaks in Asia, Europe and Africa are caused by a type of flu virus called "H5N1." Human infections and deaths due to the H5N1 virus have occurred, although the virus has at this time not developed the ability to pass easily from person to person and cause outbreaks in humans.
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IA DNR: Avian Flu FAQBird Flu" or Avian Influenza is a highly contagious viral disease that can classified as either low pathogenic (low mortality) or high pathogenic (up to 100% mortality). Low Pathogenic Avian Influenza like the common flu in humans is a common annual event in birds. High Pathogenic Avian Influenza like the H5N1 virus circulating in Asia, Europe, and Africa is less common.
Related QuestionsAvian Flu Awareness: Case Western Reserve UniversityAvian influenza, or bird flu, is a virus that is highly contagious among wild birds and often fatal to domesticated birds and poultry. There are several strains of bird flu that affect birds, but the one causing the most concern is the H5N1 subtype, which is highly lethal to domesticated birds. The H5N1 strain was first detected in humans in 1997 and has killed 67 people in Southeast Asia since 2003.Related Questions
City of Austin - Pandemic Influenza PlanningAvian influenza occurs naturally among birds. The viruses usually don't infect humans. However, in 1997, a deadly strain of bird flu known as H5N1 appeared among humans in Hong Kong. Eighteen people were hospitalized and six people died. All of them had had close contact with poultry. H5N1 resurfaced in Hong Kong in 2003, killing one person. Since then cases of human infection with the bird flu virus have been reported in a number of countries in Asia, Eastern Europe, and Africa.Related Questions
Avian Bird Flu Pandemic - Frequently Asked QuestionsBird ? or avian ? flu is caused by a virus that usually infects birds (particularly poultry) but occasionally crosses the species barrier and infects humans ? recently predominantly in the Far East, although it also happens elsewhere. Until recently, avian flu was thought to affect people rarely and usually cause only mild disease such as conjunctivitis. Since 1997, however, one strain of bird flu ? H5N1 ? has been associated with a very high death rate when people have been affected.Related Questions
I have chickens; what can I do to protect them from bird flu?
FAQs about Bird Flu | MAF Biosecurity New ZealandLimiting contact between poultry flocks and wild birds (whether migratory or not) through good biosecurity practices is crucial in minimising the likelihood of entry of any type of avian influenza virus. This means that water and feed supplies for poultry flocks must be managed so that they do not become contaminated with faeces of wild birds. Equipment should not be shared between flocks without cleaning and disinfection.
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USGS National Wildlife Health Center - Frequently Asked Ques...At this time, there isn’t evidence to indicate that humans can get infected directly from an infected bird. However, it is recommended to always follow general hygienic procedures. Birdbaths and feeders should be washed or disinfected regularly. Wash your hands with soap and water after touching the baths/feeders. To prevent mosquitoes from breeding on your property, empty and clean birdbaths at least once a week and eliminate any other standing water in your area.
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Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve :::In the instances where people were infected with the bird flu, they caught the virus through close contact with infected chickens. For example, you would need for the infected chicken to sneeze or cough directly in your face, before the virus can be transmitted to you.
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New Mexico Avian InfuenzaThe symptoms of avian influenza in people range from typical flu-like symptoms (fever, cough, muscle aches, sore throat) to pneumonia, acute respiratory distress, diarrhea, secondary bacterial infections and other severe life-threatening complications.
Related QuestionsHow can I reduce my risk of getting seasonal flu, bird flu or pandemic flu?
APHAThe best way to protect yourself from the common flu that goes around each year is to get a flu shot. However, there is currently no flu shot for avian or pandemic flu. By following these simple steps, you can reduce your risk of getting the flu, regardless of whether it’s avian, pandemic or seasonal: Wash your hands often, long enough and with warm water and soap. Wash your hands for as long as it takes to sing “Happy Birthday” all the way through twice (about 20 seconds).
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pandemic Influenza and Avia...A pet bird would have to come in contact with a wild or domesticated bird with avian flu to become infected. Most human cases probably came from direct contact with infected birds or their droppings. Follow good health habits when cleaning your bird’s cage, and wash your hands frequently. In the United States there is no need at present to remove a flock of chickens because of concerns regarding avian influenza. The U.S.
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Spina Bifida Association Houston Gulf Coastare at greater risk of having a child affected by spina bifida or another neural tube defect. These women may need to get a prescription for folic acid before trying to become pregnant, so it's important to plan any future pregnancy. Please speak with your health care provider about folic acid.
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Cold and Flu ShocYes. People who have asthma or allergies may already have inflamed and irritated lungs. If their bodies are already fighting one irritant or illness, it is more difficult for them to fight of a virus. Smokers are also more likely to have irritated lungs and are more susceptible to a Cold or the Flu - defend yourself and your immune system with FluShoc.*
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APHAYes. However, at this time, most people who have been infected with this type of flu had very close contact with sick birds, including working with them on farms and living with them in the same house. Currently, a person cannot catch this type of flu easily from another person. If the flu changes so people can get it easily from another person that could lead to a pandemic.
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City of Austin - Pandemic Influenza PlanningThere is no evidence that cats can spread the bird flu virus to humans. No cases of avian influenza in humans have been linked to exposure to sick cats, and no outbreaks among populations of cats have been reported. All of the bird flu infections in cats have been associated with outbreaks in domestic or wild birds and acquired through eating raw meat from an infected bird.
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Bird Flu FAQPeople have caught bird flu from handling infected poultry and from surfaces contaminated with poultry feces. There are a few suspected cases of human-to-human bird flu transmission. This happened only after prolonged face-to-face contact. Bird flu has not learned how to spread easily from person to person.
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Welcome to Makati Business Club's Official WebsiteBirds that survive infection excrete virus for at least 10 days, orally and in feces. Highly pathogenic viruses can survive for long periods in tissue, water and the environment, especially when temperatures are low.
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Welcome to Makati Business Club's Official WebsiteInfection causes a wide spectrum of symptoms in birds, ranging form mild illness to a highly contagious and rapidly fatal disease resulting in severe epidemics.
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Bird flu or avian influenza is spread mostly by birdsRaising chickens and other poultry in backyards has often been blamed for spreading bird flu but commercial poultry operations are likely a greater cause for avian flu concern. Human cases of bird flu H5N1 avian influenza since 2003 are shown in this table of mortality and survival listed by country. H5N1 bird flu or H5N1 avian flu is an avian influenza virus of the H5N1 subtype. H5N1 infection in humans has caused the death of more than 59 per cent of those infected with the disease.
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