Bird flu (H5N1) is a type of influenza that mainly infects birds but occasionally affects humans.

Bird flu can be transmitted from live birds to people, although transmission between humans is not yet proven or is very ineffective.

The initial symptoms of bird flu are similar to those of other influenza viruses, including fever, generalised muscle pain, cough and sore throat.

However, it is more likely to result in high fever, chest infection, respiratory failure, multi-organ failure, and death.

Tips on Hand washing

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Tips on Wearing Mask (PDF file)

Video Clip from Department of Health, the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (as at 18 November 2005)

Proper Hand Washing Wearing Mask

For Course Participants/Staff Members

Please observe good personal hygiene practices.

Please take your body temperature daily.

If you have a fever or are not feeling well, please seek medical advice and stay at home.

You should wear face masks when you have respiratory tract infection symptoms.

You should wash hands before meals and after sneezing, coughing or cleaning the nose.

More Health tips from Department of Health

How to prevent Influenza (powerpoint format)