Bird flu outbreaks in Tebo

Sabtu, 06 Februari 2010 10:31
Bird flu outbreaks in Tebo
Stock Tamiflu Safe

MUARATEBO - Afian Virus Influenza (AI) or bird flu virus now endemic in Kab re Tebo. Unmitigated, hundreds of chickens residents in one village reportedly died suddenly. This deadly virus was not immune to 'burned' from Earth Simultaneously Serengkuh Pole Paddle by service agencies teerkait.

Various efforts have been anticipated and the eradication of relevant agencies to do this the virus get out of Tebo. For example, by doing tight control over cross-lau-chicken. Therefore, it is feared would infect humans.

Meanwhile, Public Health Service to ensure stocks of flu drug, Tamiflu, is safe. Kabid Public Health Services and Pharmaceuticals, Dr Indra, said stocks of Tamiflu are always available in the Diskes to anticipate the occurrence of unwanted things regarding bird flu outbreaks.

"Stock Tamiflu we still safe. Still available in the office. In fact, the health center, health center is one we have spread," he said, yesterday.

Furthermore, Indra explained, the concern now is that the bird flu infecting people. The spread of this deadly virus very quickly. For that, it called on the public remain vigilant, particularly in chickens died suddenly.

"If there are chickens died suddenly, do not touch. For humans can contract with a direct contact with chickens that died suddenly," he said.

Explained, the incident of bird flu outbreaks this is the second time during 2010, after a couple of weeks ago a similar case occurred in the Middle Tebo district marked by dozens of chickens died suddenly people. It is expected that all citizens continue to be cautious and continue to obey the instructions that have been submitted the team handling the bird flu virus.

Where it came from this virus, he also could not be sure. What is clear, he said, the H5N1 virus is dangerous and very mysterious. "It could be infected from outside, because they shed dirt and so forth," he concluded.