Strengthening communication work on preventing A/H5N1 influenza

On the afternoon of April 21, Dr. Ton That Toan - Deputy Director in charge of the Provincial Center for Disease Control said that, implementing the direction of the Department of Health, the Provincial Center for Disease Control has sent an official dispatch requesting the Department of Culture - Sports and Tourism to coordinate and guide press agencies, radio and television systems in the province to strengthen information and communication on prevention and control of A/H5N1 flu in the locality.

Báo Khánh Hòa•21/04/2025

The communication content focuses on informing people about the causes, transmission routes, signs of illness, the level of spread and dangerous complications when sick; preventing the transmission of avian influenza from animals to humans, especially in areas with sick or dead animals and poultry and in high-risk areas; do not eat sick or dead poultry or poultry products of unknown origin; ensure food is cooked and water is boiled; wash hands with soap before eating. When detecting sick or dead poultry, absolutely do not slaughter, transport, buy, sell, or use them; immediately notify local authorities and veterinary units in the area; instruct people to implement personal hygiene measures such as washing hands with soap, wearing masks, avoiding contact with sick or dead poultry; use Chloramine B and strong disinfectants to kill bacteria, and regularly disinfect barns in each household and areas with avian influenza. When you have flu symptoms such as fever, cough, chest pain, difficulty breathing related to poultry, you must immediately go to a medical facility for timely consultation, examination and treatment.

According to information from the infectious disease surveillance system in Vietnam, in 2025, a number of countries in the world recorded cases of A/H5N1 influenza in humans. In Cambodia, by the end of March, 3 cases of A/H5N1 avian influenza were recorded and all 3 died. In the country, according to a report from the Department of Animal Health and Livestock ( Ministry of Agriculture and Environment ), from the beginning of 2025 to now, the country has recorded 6 outbreaks of A/H5N1 avian influenza in 4 provinces, including: Tuyen Quang, Nghe An, Tien Giang and Long An.

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Source: https://baokhanhhoa.vn/xa-hoi/202504/tang-cuong-cong-tac-truyen-thong-phong-benh-cum-ah5n1-03e4a80/