Bird flu in China

A new strain of Avian flu (H7N9) that was previously seen only in birds has been reported in China in a number of people in the Anhui, Beijing, Fujian, Henan, Hunan, Jiangsu, Jiangxi, Shandong, Shanghai and Zhejiang provinces. At press time, there was NO recommendation against traveling to China. Travelers are advised to practice good hand hygiene and food safety practices and avoid contact with animals.

The US Centers for Disease Control is posting updates at www.cdc.gov or you can call 800/232-4636.