What actions are being taken in Canada and New Brunswick to prevent this disease in poultry and in people?
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) imposes strict regulations on Canadian imports of poultry and poultry products from foreign countries. When necessary, CFIA imposes bans on imports of poultry products and live birds from affected countries. For further information, visit the CFIA website on avian flu. Should an outbreak among birds occur in Canada, the CFIA has developed an emergency response strategy that includes a stamping-out policy. Early identification of human disease and tracing of its source are essential in preventing the spread of this disease. Doctors have been alerted to consider travel histories in patients who exhibit symptoms of influenza-like illness.
