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Bird Flu Outbreak: How Safe Is It To Eat Poultry Meat, Eggs?

However, irrespective of whether theu00a0antibiotics to poultryu00a0are given or not, there are a few precautionary guidelines you can follow to ensure your safety and that of your loved ones.

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Bird Flu Outbreak: How Safe Is It To Eat Poultry Meat, Eggs?

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  1. Bird Flu Outbreak: How Safe Is It To Eat Poultry Meat, Eggs?

  2. The recent outbreak of COVID-19 has probably made us all more vigilant to the biological threats around us. Had the bird flu scare come before the coronavirus, we may not have taken it as seriously, but things are different now. We wouldn’t want to get infected with any virus if we can help it, and if there is even the slightest possibility of catching a virus that could come via consumption of meat and eggs, we are not going to take any chances, are we? This has lead to a decline in the poultry industry. According to the health departments and poultry medicine companies, consumption of poultry meat and eggs is not the primary source of transmission of the virus. The most probable way to get infected is if you come in direct contact with the feces, blood, organs, and respiratory secretions of an infected bird. So as long as the vaccination for chicken is administered and you consume the meat of a bird that is not infected, you will be in the pink of health.

  3. However, irrespective of whether the antibiotics to poultry are given or not, there are a few precautionary guidelines you can follow to ensure your safety and that of your loved ones. Here they are. • Don’t eat undercooked eggs • Do not eat undercooked chicken • Use mask and gloves while touching raw chicken • Avoid contact with birds in the infected area • Wash your hands frequently • Eat meat and eggs only after cooking them properly • The symptoms of bird flu are very similar to a common flu • High fever • Sore throat • Headaches • Muscle aches, and so on.

  4. It should ideally take 3 to 5 days to start showing the symptoms. If you notice any of the above symptoms, isolate yourself to protect your family and get in touch with your doctor immediately. • Taking proper precautions is necessary to keep yourself safe from the bird flu. Ask all the necessary questions about the origin of the meat and eggs to your vendor before making the purchase.

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