Practical measures to protect yourself from bird flu
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To protect yourself against bird flu, consider adopting these seven preventive measures: 1) Ensure all dairy products consumed are pasteurized, as this process eliminates harmful viruses, including bird flu. 2) It's important to properly refrigerate and cook eggs, meat, and poultry according to CDC guidelines to ensure safety. 3) Get vaccinated against human influenza to help prevent misdiagnosis and unnecessary screenings for bird flu. 4) Protect and vaccinate pets, particularly against feeding them raw or unpasteurized products. 5) Avoiding contact with wild or sick birds and livestock is crucial. 6) Regular hand washing remains the most effective way to prevent any viral infections. 7) Lastly, adhering to public health recommendations, especially for those working with livestock, including participating in testing and wearing protective gear, is essential to curb the spread of bird flu.
Source
Kojima N, Adlhoch C, Mitja O, Dat VQ, Lescano AG, Klausner JD. Building global preparedness for avian influenza. Lancet. 2024 Jun 8;403(10443):2461-2465. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(24)00934-6. Epub 2024 May 9. PMID: 38735298; PMCID: PMC11331446.
Additional Reading
https://www.uchicagomedicine.org/forefront/news/bird-flu
https://www.yalemedicine.org/news/h5n1-bird-flu-what-to-know
https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2024/04/02/bird-flu-avian-influenza-explained/