At the moment, there are no particular indications that limit travel to countries where outbreaks of avian influenza have developed. It is necessary, however, to keep in mind some precautionary recommendations, such as the scrupulous respect of the rules of hygiene and food . Therefore, travelers should be careful not to consume raw or undercooked meat and eggs and remember to wash their hands frequently with warm water and soap. In general, contact with live animals and their carcasses should be avoided as well as the attendance of farms, markets and fairs, where there is trade or display of poultry and pigs. If flu-like symptoms (fever, sore throat, bone and joint pain, general malaise) occur when returning from an area affected by bird flu, consult your doctor.
Regardless of the avian flu, it is important to buy guaranteed poultry by origin and origin (this information must be shown on the label), make sure that the cooking of the meat and eggs is complete and separate the raw foods from the cooked ones in the fridge to avoid cross contamination with other foods.
