Latest Avian Flu Information
Avian influenza is primarily a disease in poultry and wild birds such as chickens, turkeys, domestic waterfowl, and game birds. The virus can be spread by contact with infected birds or contaminated materials.
At this time, the risk to humans is low. People who have been infected with avian influenza viruses have generally had a great deal of direct contact with infected poultry or with objects or surfaces contaminated with feces from infected poultry. Examples of direct contact would include touching sick or dead poultry, eating raw or incompletely cooked infected poultry, or touching objects heavily contaminated by infected poultry feces.
• Avoid handling any sick or dead birds or other animals. Call an animal control officer if available.
• Keep pets away from wildlife. Cats are highly susceptible to HPAI and may die from an infection. Cat owners in affected areas should keep their pets indoors to prevent them from being exposed to infected wildlife.
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