How to prevent avian flu

From H5N1 to H7N9, we have encountered a lot of hazards from avian influenza. Indeed, with the development of modern industry, the environment we live in has become worse and worse, and the environment suitable for poultry life has become less and less. Nowadays, we usually raise poultry in pens, which is a large-scale breeding method. If one chicken is infected with avian influenza, it can spread on a large scale in a short period of time in a large breeding factory.

Such a large-scale spread is more conducive to the mutation of avian influenza virus, because some avian influenza is now pathogenic to us. So how can we effectively prevent avian influenza from causing disease to us? Let's take a brief look below.

1) Stay away from poultry secretions and try to avoid touching live chickens, ducks and other poultry and birds.

(2) Maintain indoor air circulation. Open windows twice a day for at least 10 minutes each time, or use exhaust fans to maintain air circulation.

(3) Keep the floor, ceiling, furniture and walls clean; ensure that water flows smoothly through the drains; use washable floor mats and avoid using carpets that are difficult to clean.

(4) Poultry meat must be cooked thoroughly.

(5) Avoid eating uncooked chicken and duck.

(6) People in the epidemic area must wear masks.

(7) Wash your hands frequently and avoid direct contact with your eyes, nose, and mouth.

(8) If you experience flu-like symptoms, seek medical attention promptly.

The above are the measures we should take to prevent avian influenza. Of course, in addition to the above points, we also need to strengthen exercise and increase our resistance, which will help our body fight against viral infections.