As of April 4, the Chinese authorities confirmed 14 cases of a new
strain of avian influenza (H7N9) in Shanghai, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and
Anhui.  A small number of new cases have been reported each day since
Sunday, March 31 when three cases were initially reported by the Chinese
authorities.  Thus far, no human-to-human transmission has been reported
and no link has been found between the laboratory-confirmed cases.
Individuals in close contact with the infected were tested and the
results have all been negative.



The Chinese authorities are actively monitoring and investigating this
situation and has heightened disease surveilance.  At this point the
risk for international disease spread is considered low.  The latest
advisory from the World Health Organization as of April 4 is that no
travel or trade restrictions with China should be applied based on the
current information.
How can I protect myself and my family?

Cover the nose and mouth while sneezing or coughing.

Wash your hands frequently, especially before and after preparing foods
and before eating.

Thoroughly cook all poultry and poultry products, including eggs.

Avoid contact with sick animals and do not go to live animal markets or
farms.



What are the signs and symptoms?

The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by the flu virus. Flu
is different from the cold and the symptoms come on suddenly. Symptoms
of fever, cough, sore throat, fatigue, headache, body aches are some of
the symptoms associated with the flu.



What should I do if I have the flu?

Most individuals who get the flu will recover within a few days but some
people can develop complications. Individuals with certain lung problems
such as asthma or COPD, those with diabetes, heart disease and those
over the age of 65 are at a greater risk of developing complications.

If you do get the flu:

Stay hydrated. If you get sick with flu symptoms and are at high risk of
flu complications or you are concerned about your illness, call your
health care provider for advice. You should stay home for at least 24
hours after your fever is gone except to get medical care or for other
things you have to do and no one else can do for you. You should stay
home from work, school, travel, shopping, social events, and public
gatherings.

Where can I find more information?

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is following
this situation closely and coordinating with domestic and international
partners in a number of areas, including gathering more information to
make a knowledgeable public health risk assessment and developing a
candidate vaccine virus. All of these actions are routine preparedness
measures taken whenever a new novel influenza virus is detected in
humans.

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