As if it’s not bad enough to be on high alert for Monkeypox, now the
Australian government is warning about bird flu outbreaks, the strain of
Avian influenza circulating across the globe.
The Australian government website Smart Traveller has identified bird flu outbreaks in Europe, North and South America and Asia.
“Human infection is rare. But be aware of increased health risks when travelling to impacted countries,” the alert states.
The virus typically affects birds but can also infect animals, which can then lead to the virus being spread to humans.
“Eggs and poultry meat are safe to eat if handled and cooked using safe food handling practices,” the alert states.
Travellers have been urged to look out for signs of infection,
including eye redness or irritation (conjunctivitis), fever, cough, sore
throat, runny or blocked nose, muscle or body aches, fatigue, shortness
of breath or difficult breathing.