Going Overseas
Is it safe
to visit countries with cases of bird flu?
HO has not advised any travel restrictions so far. You will not
be quarantined when you return to Singapore. When visiting affected
countries, avoid farms and live poultry and birds, and adopt good
hygiene practices.
Should I get vaccinated
against influenza before I travel?
MOH recommends that those 6 months and older
be vaccinated if travelling to temperate countries in the Northern
Hemisphere, or if you may be exposed to infected chickens or farms
while overseas. This will protect you from getting normal flu and
bird flu at the same time, which might cause the virus to mutate
and trigger a flu pandemic.
What should I do if
I suspect I have bird flu after returning to Singapore?
You should consult your doctor as soon as
possible and inform your doctor if you have had contact with live
birds or have recently travelled to a country which has cases of
bird flu. Alternatively, you could call 993 for a special ambulance
service that would take you to the Communicable Disease Centre for
further evaluation.
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