How can I reduce my risk for bird flu?

How can I reduce my risk for bird flu?

The greatest risk is for people who work with poultry. If you have a job in the poultry industry, you should take precautions like wearing protective equipment at all times.

If you don’t work in the poultry industry, avoid poultry farms and markets if you’re traveling. Be careful if you are in contact with wild ducks or other waterfowl. Always practice good hand washing techniques and avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unclean hands. If you do visit an area that has reports of bird flu, be sure to contact your healthcare provider immediately if you have any flu symptoms.

Poultry farmers and processors need to be aware of any type of bird flu in the area and to stop work immediately.

There’s a vaccine against bird flu in the U.S., but it’s not yet available to the public.