Avian Flu

Children and H5N1

A risk to children

Flu or cold?

Taking action

 

Taking action

© UNICEF Thailand

1. REPORT

  • Report unusual sickness or death in poultry, wild birds and other animals to the authorities immediately
  • Report and seek treatment immediately if you have fever after contact with sick birds

2. SEPARATE

  • Keep new poultry stock separated from old stock for 2 weeks
  • Keep all stock separated from exposure to wild birds
  • Keep poultry stock separated by species
  • Keep stock away from family living areas
  • Keep children away from stock
  • Burn and/or bury dead birds safely

3. WASH

  • Wash hands often with running water and soap (or ash if soap not available), especially after touching birds or bird droppings and before and after food preparation
  • Clean clothes, footwear, vehicles and cages with soap or disinfectant

4. COOK

  • Handle, prepare, and consume poultry safely, making sure that poultry is thoroughly cooked (flesh is no longer pink and eggs are not runny).

 

 

 

 

Avian Flu (UNICEF HQ)

Avian Flu Poster

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