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Bird Flu in America

The only cases of bird flu in America, thusthat H5N1 bird flu in America, specifically
far, have been caused by a different strainthe United States, will become a
of flu virus than the one that is currentlyproblem.Large poultry farmers in the U.S. are
sweeping through Asia, Africa and easternnow and always have been concerned about bird
Europe killing thousands of wild andflu prevention, no matter what the strain.
domesticated birds. Wild birds carry aThey take precautions to protect their birds,
number of these flu viruses, but it is onlybecause their birds are their livelihood.
one strain, H5N1, that has governmentsEnclosures are designed to keep their birds
throughout the world concerned, both becausein and wild birds out. Workers wear
of the risk to the poultry industry andprotective suits, boots and head coverings
because H5N1 has caused the deaths of 140for bird flu prevention and to prevent other
people to date. Countries throughout thediseases from contaminating the poultry.While
world are making efforts to inform the publicthere have been some cases of some strains of
about safety practices that can lead to birdbird flu in America that have resulted in the
flu prevention.Scientists expect todestruction of several flocks of chickens in
eventually see the H5N1 bird flu in America,Texas and Virginia, there has only been one
but it might not show up. The concern iscase of bird flu in America that affected a
that migratory birds from Asia could pass thehuman. He was a USDA official and it was a
H5N1 strain to migratory birds from theweaker strain of the virus.While no bird flu
Americas when they both gather in Alaska.prevention efforts can negate the possibility
So, H5N1 bird flu prevention at this point isof any bird flu in America, farmers,
focused on Alaska. Scientists believe thatscientists and government agencies throughout
if they can identify H5N1 bird flu in Americathe world are making efforts to identify and
when it first appears, then they can containcontain outbreaks quickly. If you are
it, before it becomes a problem to theconcerned about bird flu prevention for you
poultry industries in the Americas.The U.S.and your family, take the same precautions
Geologic Survey and the Department ofthat you would always take to protect yours
Agriculture have joined together in a H5N1and your family's health. Cook meat
bird flu prevention effort that includesthoroughly. Wash hands, cooking utensils,
testing feces and feather samples from aboutcounter tops or cutting boards that have
150,000 wild birds, mostly waterfowl.touched raw meat thoroughly. Eat right, get
Scientists believe that if they find H5N1plenty of rest, take your vitamins and make
bird flu in America, it will most likely showefforts to maintain a healthy immune system.
up in the waterfowl first. UnlikeIn this way, when and if cases of H5N1 bird
domesticated poultry, wild birds can carryflu in America are reported, you and your
the H5N1 bird flu in America and elsewhere infamily should be safe. For more information
the world without dying. In areas of theabout bird flu or about how to protect your
world where wild birds mingle freely withimmune system, visit Hamilton has more than
domesticated birds they can infect theirtwenty years experience as a health care
water supply or pass the virus to themprofessional and currently writes
through feces and other secretions, but USDAinformational articles for the Immune System
regulations in America as well as poultryBooster Guide.
industry standards decrease the likelihood



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