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To prevent avian influenza:
- If you are in an area where avian influenza is a risk, protect yourself by practicing good hand hygiene.
- If you will be handling birds known or thought be infected, protect yourself with gloves, goggles, a medical gown, shoe covers, and a mask designed for very small particles, such as a tuberculosis mask.
- There is little known about transmission of avian influenza between humans, but to be on the safe side, do not allow secretions, sneezing, or coughing to contaminate other humans, particularly children, the elderly, and the immunocompromised.
When to Seek Medical Care Contact your doctor for any illness with high fever (ie, temperature greater than 39°C [102°F]), inability to tolerate foods or liquids, or bad abdominal pain.
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