Avian influenza A (H7N9) in China: recommendations for travelers
Published on 04/09/2013 - Management of legal and administrative information (Prime Minister)
While the Chinese health authorities confirmed on 3 April 2013, nine human cases of avian influenza A (H7N9), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs publishes a number of recommendations to the French presence in China.
Avian influenza is a viral disease animal (poultry, pigs) exceptionally transmissible from animals to humans. Standard hygiene measures are recommended to reduce the risk of transmission:
- avoided any direct contact with poultry, wild birds and pigs, including markets,
- avoid the consumption of raw or undercooked food, especially meat and eggs
- Wash your hands regularly with soap and water or with an alcohol-solute and systematically if there is contact with animals or eggs.
The World Health Organization said Monday, 8 April 2013, there is no evidence of human to human transmission of H7N9 strain of avian influenza in China. For its part, the Institute of Health Surveillance (INVS) considers that the risk of the virus spreading in Europe is low. Entry into the French territory of some patients from China can not be ruled out. Monitoring must be strengthened to seek influenza A (H7N9) in persons with clinical signs of severe acute respiratory infection. http://www.service-public.fr/actualites/002705.html?xtor=RSS-66&utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter
