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Bird FluAvian Influenza Information |
H5N1 Bird FluBird flu is a potentially fatal infection caused by bird flu (avian influenza) viruses.Scientists are still trying to develop a vaccine against bird flu but they believe that oseltamavir (Brand name - Tamiflu) and zanamavir antiviral medications would probably work to treat avian flu caused by the H5N1 virus, though studies still need to be done to prove that they work. Governments around the world have been stockpiling large amounts of Tamiflu in case the worst fears of a major bird flu epidemic or pandemic come true. This has created a shortage of the medication which the manufacturers, Roche, are working to overcome. Although Governments are stockpiling Tamiflu for possible Bird Flu outbreaks, there is no guarantee they will make it available to you. Doctors, nurses, firemen, policemen, armed forces etc will be first priority. To protect yourself and your family you need to buy your own Tamiflu antiviral medication. Bird flu viruses occur in nature among wild birds throughout the world. The birds carry the viruses in their intestines, but usually do not get sick from them. However, bird flu is very contagious among birds and can make domestic birds, including chickens, ducks, and turkeys, very sick and kill them. Infected birds shed flu virus in their saliva, nasal secretions, and feces. Susceptible birds become infected when they have contact with contaminated excretions or surfaces that are contaminated with excretions. It is believed that most cases of bird flu infection in humans have resulted from contact with infected poultry or contaminated surfaces.Bird flu viruses do not usually infect humans, but several cases of human infection with bird flu viruses have occurred since 1997. Symptoms of bird flu in humans have ranged from typical flu-like symptoms (fever, cough, sore throat and muscle aches) to eye infections, pneumonia, severe respiratory diseases (such as acute respiratory distress), and other severe and life-threatening complications. The symptoms of bird flu may depend on which virus caused the infection. Scientists believe that Tamiflu (see below) can prevent or treat bird flu. The risk from bird flu is generally low to most people because the viruses occur mainly among birds and do not usually infect humans. However, during an outbreak of bird flu among poultry (domesticated chicken, ducks, turkeys), there is a possible risk to people who have contact with infected birds or surfaces that have been contaminated with excretions from infected birds. The current outbreak of avian influenza A (H5N1) among poultry in Asia is an example of a bird flu outbreak that has caused human infections and deaths. In such situations, people should avoid contact with infected birds or contaminated surfaces, and should be careful when handling and cooking poultry. For more information about avian influenza and food safety issues, visit the World Health Organization website. Outbreaks of influenza H5N1 occurred among poultry in eight countries in Asia (Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Japan, Laos, South Korea, Thailand, and Vietnam) during late 2003 and early 2004. At that time, more than 100 million birds in the affected countries either died from the disease or were killed in order to try to control the outbreak. By March 2004, the outbreak was reported to be under control. Beginning in late June 2004, however, new deadly outbreaks of influenza H5N1 among poultry were reported by several countries in Asia (Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Malaysia [first-time reports], Thailand, and Vietnam). It is believed that these outbreaks are ongoing. Human infections of influenza A (H5N1) have been reported in Thailand, Vietnam and Cambodia. |