On the 10th, it was reported that another chicken farm in Pingtung was infected with H5N1 bird flu. Doctors called on the public to implement the "5 dos and 6 no" epidemic prevention measures. More than 19,000 native chickens.

(Provided by Ping County Government)

[Health Channel/Comprehensive Report] The global H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza epidemic is serious. Since last November, several outbreaks have been reported in Yilan, Kaohsiung, Tainan, Yunlin, Changhua, Pingtung and other places.

On the 10th, another chicken farm in Pingtung was infected, and Pingtung has accumulated 3 cases; in this regard, the doctor said that the World Health Organization warned that the bird flu virus strain has been transmitted from birds to mammals, and people may have poultry in the future. Influenza pandemic.

Therefore, the public is urged to implement the "5 Dos and 6 Don'ts" epidemic prevention measures to prevent bird flu.

Chest and critical care physician Huang Xuan posted on his Facebook page "Dr. Ooi Hean", pointing out that as early as January in foreign countries, after the bird flu outbreak in the UK, a large number of mammals were also found to be infected.

In January, a mink outbreak was also reported in Spain.

There have also been signs of H5N1 infection in humans in the United States.

The World Health Organization warns that avian influenza strains have crossed from birds to mammals, so people may have to prepare for a human bird flu pandemic.

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Huang Xuan emphasized that although current relevant medical evidence shows that "the risk of bird flu H5N1 virus infecting humans is still low", we still need to be prepared if there is any change in the current situation.

The poultry farm industry reminds that the heat preservation and ventilation equipment should be turned on in a timely manner in poultry houses, and various access control controls should be implemented.

Poultry farmers should wear masks when working, thoroughly disinfect poultry farm equipment when entering and leaving, and implement the principles of disinfecting the environment and washing hands frequently to prevent bird flu.

In addition, he also shared the "5 dos and 6 don'ts" epidemic prevention measures of the CDC of the Ministry of Health and Welfare.

5 Remember cooked food and wash your hands frequently

1. Poultry and eggs should be cooked.

2. Wash your hands thoroughly with soap.

3. When symptoms appear, seek medical attention immediately while wearing a mask and inform your occupation and contact history.

4. Those who have long-term contact with birds should be vaccinated against influenza.

5. Eat a balanced diet and exercise properly.

6 Do not feed, do not discard

1. Do not eat raw poultry eggs or products.

2. Do not smuggle or purchase poultry and bird meat from unknown sources.

3. Do not touch or feed migratory birds and birds.

4. Do not release or discard birds in the wild.

5. Do not mix breeding birds with other poultry.

6. Do not go to places with poor air circulation or crowded places.

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