infectious diseases
Avian Influenza
Prevention of Avian Influenza
China has active poultry vaccination campaigns for H5 and H7 influenza viruses to help prevent the spread from wild to domestic birds, which are more likely to come in contact with and spread the virus to humans. Spread is contained by identifying and destroying infected flocks of domestic birds. A vaccine for H5N1 bird flu is available for distribution if deemed necessary by public health authorities. The standard vaccine for influenza does not prevent bird flu. 