Official notice from World Health Organization
Avian influenza (H5N1)
Italy
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- Disease Outbreak News
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Excerpt from World Health Organization:On 21 March 2026, the National International Health Regulations (IHR) Focal Point for Italy notified the World Health Organization (WHO) of the identification of a human case of avian influenza A(H9) in an adult male…
Read the full official report on who.int3 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 InfectionsAll prevention steps
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