The covid-19 virus epidemic was not yet relieved that new strain cases of the corona virus were also increasing. Meanwhile, there is news that bird flu is also spreading rapidly in the country. This fast spreading fever is known as avian influenza virus (H5N1) but in simple language it is also called bird flu. Alerts have been issued to different states of the country and preparations are being made to prevent them.

So far 5 states of the country are in the grip of bird flu. These include Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Kerala. It is feared that in addition to these five states, some more states have been hit by bird flu. In such a situation, will you be able to stay safe from bird flu infection or can consumption of meat and eggs be fatal these days?

CAS spreads the H5N1 virus: Researchers say that avian influenza virus (H5N1) is found in wild birds but they are more likely to get sick from it. However, they infect even more birds like chicken, duck, crows, pigeons, peacocks with this virus. So far, millions of birds have been killed in the last 10 days due to this infection in all the states of the country. In Kerala, 12,000 ducks have been killed in the last few days, after which Karnataka and Tamil Nadu are taking precautions. At the same time, thousands of birds have been found dead in Himachal, after which Jammu and Kashmir and Haryana have started processing samples in their respective states.

Steps taken for prevention: -
-H5N1 is usually found in birds, so people who supply meat have to take care that no bird is infected in the food chain.
Sale of poultry food products has been banned in government directives and their consumption has been banned. If you are eating any poultry product, then cook it at 70 degree Celsius or more.
- Raw and cooked meats have been advised to use separate knives and utensils.
Keep away from eating raw or boiled eggs

WHO gave advice: In the year 2005 (WHO) about the virus, the World Health Organization suggested that if you cook chicken, meat, eggs and cook well, then there is no risk of H5N1 virus. According to the WHO, eggs or chicken should be cooked at a temperature of at least 70 ° C. Experts point out that if a virus-infected bird has entered the food chain by a flock, then people may catch the deadly bird flu after eating chicken and eggs. Therefore, eat the chicken and egg properly, do not leave it raw. In such a situation no one will be threatened. According to AIIMS FAQs, bird flu did not infect mankind, but since 1997, many people have been ill with this virus in humans.

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