1. Avian Flu

What is avian flu 什么是禽流感
Avian flu is a type of influenza between birds and poultry. However, scientist has identified 3 kinds of Avian flu virus (H5N1、H9N2、H7N2) can infect human being. Among the 3 virus, H5N1 is the most dangerous virus because most patients have died from it.禽流感是一种鸟与家禽之间的流感,但是科学家已经识别出3种禽流感病毒(H5N1、H9N2、H7N2)可以感染人类,其中H5N1病毒是最危险的,大部分人死于此病毒。

Symptom of Avian flu 禽流感的症状
The initial symptom likes flu, but the patient will have a high fever (above 39C). The fever will last less than 7 days, in average, 3 or 4 days. All patients will feel headache, body uncomfortable and have a cough. Some patients feel nausea and get diarrhea.
You cannot tell avian flu from SARS by symptoms alone. Confirmation of diagnosis will depend on laboratory tests on clinical samples from the patient.初步的症状象流感,但是患者会有高烧(超过39度)。高烧会持续不到7天,平均3~4天。所有患者会感觉头痛、身体不舒服以及咳嗽。有些患者有恶心和腹泻。

Spread of Avian flu within China (Feb., 2008)2008年2月的中国禽流感传播情况
Ministry of Health has confirmed two cases in China of Feb. One is in Guang Xi province and the other is in Hu Nan Province.卫生部已确认2月份有2起人感染禽流感死亡。一例在广西省,另一例在湖南省

2. Actions to keep yourself away from Avian Flu 预防禽流感的措施

2.1 Hand washing 洗手

Before touching the eyes, nose and mouth 在接触眼、鼻、嘴之前
Before eating or handling food 在加工或食用食物前
After using the toilet 在上厕所后
When hands are contaminated by respiratory secretion 在手被呼吸分泌物污染后
After touching public installations or equipment 在接触公共装置或设备后
After changing diapers or handling soiled articles when looking after young children or the sick在照料孩子换尿布后,或照料病人接触污染物后

2.2 Contact with poultry 接触家禽

When buying live chickens, try not to touch them or their droppings. Do not blow at their bottoms. If you have touched a chicken, wash your hands thoroughly with liquid soap and water.当购买活鸡后,尽量不要碰它们以及它们的粪便。在碰了鸡后用洗手液与水彻底洗手。
Avoid touching birds and poultry, especially their droppings, which may carry the avian flu virus. If you have been in contact with birds or poultry, immediately wash your hands thoroughly with liquid soap and water.避免接触鸟和家禽,特别是它们的粪便(可能有禽流感病毒)。如果你接触了鸟或家禽,用洗手液与水彻底洗手。
If you keep a bird at home, avoid close contact with it. Wear gloves when cleaning its droppings. Wash your hands thoroughly with liquid soap after touching the bird or cleaning its droppings.如果你在家养鸟,避免近距离接触。清理鸟粪时戴上手套。在接触鸟或清理鸟粪后用洗手液与水彻底洗手。

2.3 Food safety食品安全

There is no evidence that avian flu can be transmitted through eating poultry. However, make sure poultry and eggs have been thoroughly cooked.
没有证据显示禽流感能够通过食用家禽传播。但是,确保家禽和鸡蛋煮熟。
Do not eat raw eggs or dip cooked food into any sauce containing raw eggs. Eggs should be cooked until the white and yolk become firm.
不要使用生鸡蛋以及含又生鸡蛋的任何蘸酱。
Poultry should be cooked thoroughly. The center of the poultry should reach 70oC continuously for at least four minutes during cooking. If there are pinkish juices running from the cooked poultry or the middle part of its bone is still red in colour, the poultry should be cooked again until fully done.
家禽必须彻底煮熟。家禽的中心部位必须以70度以上高温煮至少4分钟。如有淡红色液体从煮熟的家禽中流出,或者中部的骨头仍为红色,则此家禽必须再煮一次彻底煮熟。

2.4 Cleaning and waste disposal 清洁与废物处置

If you have been in contact with birds or poultry, immediately wash your hands thoroughly with liquid soap and water.
如与鸟或家禽接触过,用洗手液与水彻底洗手。
Dispose the soiled tissues properly (into a bin with lid), then wash hands thoroughly
将污染物扔入有盖的垃圾箱,然后彻底洗手。
Keep hands clean, wash hands frequently
确保双手清洁,经常洗手

2.5 Personal Hygiene 个人卫生

Observe good personal and environmental hygiene 遵守个人与环境卫生
Cover your mouth and nose with tissue paper when coughing or sneezing 咳嗽与打喷嚏时用纸巾捂住口鼻。
Wear a mask if you have a fever or respiratory symptoms 如发热或有呼吸症状,请戴口罩。

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