What are the travel recommendations regarding the H5N1 bird flu outbreak?
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) currently advises travelers to countries with known outbreaks of avian influenza A of the H5N1 strain to avoid poultry farms, contact with animals in live food markets, and any surfaces that appear to be contaminated with feces from poultry or other animals. Human cases of avian influenza infection have been reported in several countries, including Azerbaijan, Cambodia, China, Egypt, Indonesia, Iraq, Thailand, Turkey and Vietnam. In each case of human infection, however, the person had close contact with infected birds. CDC does encourage international travelers to visit the Center’s Travelers’ Health website to educate themselves and others about any disease risks and CDC health recommendations for international travel in areas they plan to visit.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) currently advises travelers to countries with known outbreaks of avian influenza A of the H5N1 strain to avoid poultry farms, contact with animals in live food markets, and any surfaces that appear to be contaminated with feces from poultry or other animals. Human cases of avian influenza infection have been reported in several countries, including Azerbaijan, Cambodia, China, Egypt, Indonesia, Iraq, Thailand, Turkey and Vietnam. In each case of human infection, however, the person had close contact with infected birds. CDC does encourage international travelers to visit the Center’s Travelers’ Health website to educate themselves and others about any disease risks and CDC health recommendations for international travel in areas they plan to visit.
