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Avian influenza​ has recently been detected in some poultry and birds in the Hawkesbury region​. Most people are not at risk of getting avian influenza, unless they have close contact with infected birds or animals and their secretions. For more information about the current situation, visit the Department of Primary Industries​.

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Control guidelines

The control guidelines for avian influenza provides recommendations for infection prevention and control procedures to minimise the risk of transmission between people in the community​.

View the control guidelines

We​​binars

This webinar is designed to help clinicians stay informed of the risk factors and prevention measures for travellers and those working with birds and poultry in Australia. The webinar will also outline the current risks of measles and dengue infection for patients travelling overseas, and highlight the important role of primary care practitioners in prevention. Recommendations for early vaccination for very young children going overseas will be described.



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Current as at: Monday 26 August 2024
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