[Health Tips] Tips to effectively prevent H7N9 avian influenza

Avian influenza is an infectious disease of birds caused by influenza A viruses. Influenza A viruses can be divided into categories based on virus characteristicsHxNxTotal135subtypes,H7N9The subtype of avian influenza virus is one of them. It has appeared among poultry in the past. This year, there were first cases of human infection.

Since2013Year2Since months, human infections have occurred in Shanghai, Anhui, Jiangsu, and Zhejiang provinces in my countryH7N9Avian influenza cases, as of4month7Days, total confirmed cases24case, death7Example.

Human infectionH7N9The source of avian influenza infection is not yet clear, but it is speculated that it may be carriedH7N9Birds and their secretions or excretions of avian influenza viruses. The disease is spread through the respiratory tract through droplets, and can also be infected through close contact with infected poultry secretions or excreta. People can also be infected by direct contact with the virus. There is no definite evidence of human-to-human transmission.

The general symptoms of patients after infection are: flu-like symptoms, such as fever, cough, and less sputum. In severe cases, the condition develops rapidly, manifesting as severe pneumonia, dyspnea, bloody sputum, and can rapidly progress to acute respiratory distress syndrome, septic shock, and death.

How to effectively prevent bird flu in daily life？

1, A healthy lifestyle is very important. You should strengthen physical exercise, pay attention to dietary nutrition, avoid overexertion, improve your own immunity, and resist diseases.

2、 Practice good personal hygiene by washing your hands frequently with soap and running water and covering your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing and sneezing. Avoid contact with poultry (chicken, duck, Pigeons, wild birds), livestock and other animals that are prone to carry avian influenza viruses. Once you have come into contact with birds or bird droppings, you must immediately clean your hands thoroughly with soap and water.

3、 Maintain indoor air circulation, or open windows for ventilation every day2times, at least each time10minutes, reduce or avoid going to crowded places with poor ventilation.

4、 Pay attention to dietary hygiene. Poultry and eggs must be thoroughly cooked, and poultry offal and eggs must not be eaten raw.

If you have fever and respiratory symptoms, you should wear a mask and go to the hospital as soon as possible.

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