How to Control a Bird Flu Outbreak

Avian flu, or bird flu, is a global health concern. Bird flu is a virus that infects domesticated and wild birds causing illness and death. Infected birds can pass the illness to humans through contact with bird excretions or infected surfaces. Bird flu in humans can be a deadly disease. Stop bird flu in its tracks if it makes an appearance on your farm or in any bird population.

Difficulty: Challenging

Instructions

1. Eliminate infected poultry and burn the carcasses. Test your poultry for exposure to bird flu and aggressively isolate and destroy any infected birds. Disinfect all surfaces come into contact with infected birds.

2. Wash your hands frequently and avoid all unnecessary contact with infected birds. Wear gloves to eliminate contact with infected poultry or infected surfaces, the sources for most human bird flu cases.

3. Test yourself, family members and anyone who had contact with infected poultry for bird flu. Contact the Center for Disease Control if you suspect a bird flu outbreak in domesticated animals. Contact the CDC immediately if you or a family member contracts bird flu.

4. Quarantine all individuals infected with bird flu. Keep all family members home until you consult with medical authorities. Prevent bird flu from spreading in your community. Contact other individuals who had contact with infected birds or infected individuals, and warn them of the bird flu risk.

5. Listen to public health officials if bird flu ever causes a pandemic. Visit the U.S. Government's website PandemicFlu.gov for more information about bird flu or other health issues affecting the United States.

Resources

• Visit the PandemicFlu website for more info.

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