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Avian Flu Travel Warnings
By PUBLIC HEALTH AGENCY OF CANADA
http://ottsun.canoe.ca/News/National/2006/04/09/1526629-sun.html
By PUBLIC HEALTH AGENCY OF CANADA
http://ottsun.canoe.ca/News/National/2006/04/09/1526629-sun.html
The Public Health Agency of Canada recommends travellers do the following when traveling to countries where avian influenza A(H5N1) outbreaks in fowl are confirmed:
- Avoid unnecessary contact with domestic poultry and wild birds, including farms and markets where live and slaughtered animals are sold.
- Ensure all fowl prepared to eat is thoroughly cooked, with no visible pink meat and clear juice. There is no evidence to date that the virus is transmitted through contaminated food.
- Follow normal precautions regarding food storage and handling.
- Get your annual flu shot. This won't prevent avian flu, but can ward off other illnesses.
- Ensure all bird and poultry products brought to Canada are eligible for entry.
- If you visited a farm in an infected country, launder clothing and disinfect footwear before re-entering Canada.
- Discuss seasonal influenza vaccine and antiviral drugs with a physician or travel clinic prior to travel.
- Seek medical help if you feel ill upon returning to Canada and be sure to inform your doctor of your recent travel details.
- Affected countries now include Azerbaijan, Austria, Egypt, Cambodia, Bulgaria, Nigeria, China, Croatia, Germany, India, Greece, Indonesia, Italy, Iran, Romania, Iraq, Russia, Japan, Slovenia, Kazakhstan, Turkey, Korea, Ukraine, Malaysia, Mongolia, Thailand, Vietnam
- Avoid unnecessary contact with domestic poultry and wild birds, including farms and markets where live and slaughtered animals are sold.
- Ensure all fowl prepared to eat is thoroughly cooked, with no visible pink meat and clear juice. There is no evidence to date that the virus is transmitted through contaminated food.
- Follow normal precautions regarding food storage and handling.
- Get your annual flu shot. This won't prevent avian flu, but can ward off other illnesses.
- Ensure all bird and poultry products brought to Canada are eligible for entry.
- If you visited a farm in an infected country, launder clothing and disinfect footwear before re-entering Canada.
- Discuss seasonal influenza vaccine and antiviral drugs with a physician or travel clinic prior to travel.
- Seek medical help if you feel ill upon returning to Canada and be sure to inform your doctor of your recent travel details.
- Affected countries now include Azerbaijan, Austria, Egypt, Cambodia, Bulgaria, Nigeria, China, Croatia, Germany, India, Greece, Indonesia, Italy, Iran, Romania, Iraq, Russia, Japan, Slovenia, Kazakhstan, Turkey, Korea, Ukraine, Malaysia, Mongolia, Thailand, Vietnam