Official notice from World Health Organization

Avian influenza (H5N1)

Cambodia

Report type: Disease Outbreak News
Published: Sep 2, 2024

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Excerpt from World Health Organization:On 20 August 2024, the World Health Organization (WHO) was notified by the country’s International Health Regulations (IHR) National Focal Point (NFP) of a laboratory-confirmed case of human infection with avian…

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3 ways to protect yourself

Avoid unprotected contact with sick or dead wild birds, poultry, or other animals; don't touch them — report them to wildlife or agriculture authorities.
If you work with animals that may be infected, wear protective equipment (a fitted respirator, eye protection and gloves) as recommended.
Do not drink raw (unpasteurized) milk or eat raw milk products; cook poultry, eggs and beef to a safe internal temperature.

Adapted from CDC: Preventing Bird Flu Infections All prevention steps

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