Avian influenza to human health

What are the implications of avian influenza to human health

Two main risks for human health from avian influenza are
1) the risk of direct infection when the virus passes from the infected bird to humans, sometimes resulting in severe disease; and
2) the risk that the virus -- if given enough opportunities -- will 


change into a form that is highly infectious for humans and spreads easily from person to person.



So to stay safe, the advice is the same for protecting against any infection from poultry

1.Wash your hands with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds before and after handling raw poultry and eggs.

2.Clean cutting boards and other utensils with soap and hot water to keep raw poultry from contaminating other foods.

3.Use a food thermometer to make sure you cook poultry to a temperature of at least 165 degrees Fahrenheit Consumers may wish to cook  poultry to a higher temperature for personal preference.

4.Cook eggs until whites and yolks are firm.