Bird Flu or Avian Influenza (AI) is a

contagious disease of birds ranging from

mild to severe form of illness which is
currently affecting 10 countries.
• Importation of live poultry from countries
affected with bird flu
•Smuggling, barter trading and sale of pet
and wild birds from countries with bird flu
•Migratory birds coming from infected
countries
 Sneezing  Swelling
Cough Shuffled feathers
 Nasal Disorder Crown torn apart
Weakness Sudden Death
Loss of appetite
BIRD FLU INCIDENCE IN POULTRY AND WILD BIRDS
FOR YEAR 2006

NO. OF COUNTRIES AFFECTED : 39

Following exposure to bird flu infected chicken,
patient develops:
 Fever  May have difficulty in
breathing in severe cases
Body weakness or
 Sore Eyes
Muscle pain
Cough
Sore Throat
BIRD FLU INCIDENCE IN HUMANS FROM 2003-2006

COUNTRIES AFFECTED CASES DEATH

TURKEY, AZERBAIJAN, CHINA,EGYPT, 230 132

IRAQ, DJIBOUTL,THAILAND,
VIETNAM,CAMBODIA, INDONESIA
igratory Birds should not be disturbed,
touched, shot at, eaten.

ct on unexplained deaths of birds or domestic

poultry (report to local veterinary office).

o to Smuggling of wild and exotic migratory

birds.
K to eat cooked chicken.

eep the Philippines Bird Flu Free!

WHEN YOU SEE SUSPICIOUS
SICK AND DEAD CHICKENS,
DUCKS AND GAME FOWLS:
P – rotect yourself with protective gears like mask,
goggles, disposable gowns and gloves.
O – rder not to touch or go near dead chickens,
ducks, game fowls.
W – rap dead chickens in impermeable plastic.
Wash your hands. Change your clothing and
wash again.
E – mphasize not to eat dead chickens!

R – report the incident Call 117 (or any designated

telephone number by BAI)