Medium: DVD Publisher: Safety Media Topic: Safety At Work
Since 2003 the Avian Flu virus has killed 164 people worldwide, mainly in south-east Asia. Although the risk posed by the H5N1 strain to humans is “negligible”, a plan is being put into place in case of a flu pandemic. This DVD discusses the origins of Avian Flu and provides information about the disease, how it originated and how it can affect humans. It covers how the disease presents itself in a bird and a human; how the virus can spread; how to avoid contracting the disease; what to do in the event of an Avian Flu pandemic and the choice of protective equipment to wear in the event of a pandemic.
