Wednesday, January 26, 2022

Avian influenza (bird flu)

My local park has notices up about an outbreak.  Here are sources of latest official information (for the UK).  Travel related information is at the end of the post. In addition to the sites below try your local authority's website.


Animal and Plant Health Agency reports relating to wild birds


DEFRA and APHA, preliminary outbreak assessment, for Europe, Russia and the UK - includes Weekly disease reports

DEFRA and APHA, guidance

Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (Northern Ireland), Avian influenza


Health and Safety Executive, Avian influenza (PDF) (information particularly for those in occupations that might come into contact with the virus)

Health and Safety Executive, Working with highly pathogenic avian influenza virus

Health Protection Scotland, Avian influenza


Llywodraeth Cymru, Ffliw adar - gweler isod am fersiwn Saesneg, "Welsh Government"


NHS - Includes information on symptoms in humans, but also on how to report cases in animals.


Public Health England, Guidance, data and analysis - includes information on diagnosis (in humans and in birds) and epidemiological information. 


RSPB, Avian influenza updates


Scottish Government, How to spot and report the disease


UK Health Security Agency, guidance for managing human cases


Welsh Government, Avian influenza  See above for Welsh language edition, Llywodraeth Cymru.


Travel health and advice

Fit for Travel, Avian influenza

Travel Health Pro (NaTHNaC), Avian influenza

UK Health Security Agency, advice if travelling to China at Lunar New Year 

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