Disease Spotlight: Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) A(H5N1) Virus (Bird Flu)
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A(H5N1) refers to the disease caused by infection with highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A(H5N1) viruses. The highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A(H5N1) virus does not normally infect people, but rare cases of human infection have occurred with some avian influenza viruses.
To avoid bird flu:
- Stay away from sick or dead birds
- Do not touch or feed wild birds
- Keep pets away from birds
If you should develop flu-like illness within ten days of disposing of a group of dead birds, contact the Kane County Health Department at (630) 208-3801 and press 4 for communicable disease.
How do I dispose of dead birds on my property (less than 5)?
How do I dispose of dead birds on my property (more than 5)?
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