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

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Bird Flu Outbreak How Safe Is It To Eat Poultry
Meat, Eggs?
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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
wouldnt 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.
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• 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.
• Dont 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.
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• 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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