Avian Influenza / Bird Flu - References

References:

1. US NIOSH certified N-95, European CE P2, or comparable national/regional standards applicable to the country of manufacture. Higher level particulate respirators may also be used.
2. In the control of the outbreak of avian influenza in the Netherlands in 2003, N95 or equivalent respiratory protection was used.
3. For treatment, oseltamivir phosphate (Tamiflu®): 75 mg capsule twice daily, for 5 days.
4. All concerned (persons at risk both environmentally and occupationally) should be vaccinated with the current WHO recommended influenza vaccine as soon as possible prior to anticipated risk exposure (2 weeks are required to develop preventive immunity by vaccination.). This does not specifically protect against H5N1.

Author: Dr. Trupti Shirole

Editor: Dr. Simi Paknikar

Technically Checked by: Lingaraj