What are the symptoms of avian flu in humans (flu strain H5N1)?
The symptoms of avian flu H5N1 in humans are similar to symptoms of other flu viruses: fever, tiredness, muscle aches, sore throat and cough. In severe cases, people with avian flu have trouble breathing, develop pneumonia, and may die. What should I know if I’m travelling to Asia? The Public Health Agency of Canada has issued a travel health advisory for anyone visiting Thailand, China, Cambodia, Vietnam, South Korea, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (North Korea), Japan, Indonesia, and Laos, where avian influenza A (H5N1) outbreaks have been reported. Travellers should also make sure they get a regular flu shot from their family doctor before they leave, and also ask their doctor for an individual risk assessment. Travelers are advised to avoid unnecessary contact with live birds. This means avoiding poultry farms and markets where live animals such as chickens and ducks are sold. Is it safe to eat chicken, eggs and fowl (birds)? To date, there has been no evidence that the
