In Asia, outbreaks of influenza in poultry continue to be recorded caused by many strains of influenza A virus such as H5N1, H5N6, H5N8, H3N2, H9N2, H10N3… Some countries bordering Vietnam continue to record cases of avian influenza in humans including H5N1 and H9N2.
Domestically, according to information from the Department of Animal Health (Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development), previously the A/H9N2 influenza virus was detected circulating in poultry. This is a low-virulence avian influenza virus that usually causes mild symptoms and does not cause mass deaths of poultry. However, humans can still be infected and contract avian influenza A/H9N2 if they contact and use infected poultry and poultry products.
Currently, it is the changing season, and unusual weather changes are favorable conditions for pathogens to develop, increasing interactions between influenza virus strains along with the risk of infection to mammals. breast, the Ministry of Health said that in the coming time there is still a potential risk of transmitting avian influenza virus strains to humans.
There is currently no specific treatment for avian influenza in humans and no vaccine to prevent the disease. To proactively prevent and control influenza transmitted from poultry to humans, people need to take good measures:
Do not eat poultry or poultry products that are sick, dead or of unknown origin; Make sure to eat cooked food and drink boiled water; Wash hands with soap before eating.
Do not slaughter, transport, buy or sell poultry and poultry products of unknown origin; Limit contact, slaughter, and eating of wild animals, especially birds.
When discovering sick or dead poultry, absolutely do not slaughter and use it, but must immediately notify the local authorities and veterinary unit in the area.
Poultry farmers, traders, transporters and slaughterers absolutely comply with routine disease prevention measures;
Encourage wearing masks when entering live poultry markets or live poultry trading areas; Wash your hands with soap after contact with poultry or after going to the market.
When you have flu-like symptoms such as fever, cough, chest pain, or difficulty breathing, you must immediately go to a medical facility for timely consultation, examination, and treatment.