H5N1 Recommendations

There are many recommendations which can be given in helping the public avoid contracting the bird flu. One of these recommendations is not to come in contact with infected birds. Infected birds are able to pass this virus onto on to other birds and humans, but humans are not able to pass the bird flu virus onto one another due to the fact this this virus is an animal virus, and our bodies have no immunity to the bird flu virus. There for if a human is infected, they cannot pass the virus onto other humans. If you are traveling, a recommendation is to avoid open air markets as they are a breading ground for viruses. Also avoid areas where large flocks of birds can be found, as this virus can only be contracted from bird to human. Its important to keep in mind that you should always be washing your hands during a virus outbreak as it is one of the easiest ways to help avoid infection. There are many recommendations on avoiding the bird flu, including if your children are sick, keep them home from school. if you were interested in more recommendation of how you can avoid contracting this virus, you can log on to the web site for the world health organisation which is www.who.int. This web site provides many resources and information of world health concerns including the bird flu and also lists recommendations on how to lessen your chances or prevent contracting the bird flu virus.