√ The H5N1 strain of bird flu has not been found in wild or farm-raised birds in America.
√ No evidence links anyone catching the virus from a wild bird or from eating a fully cooked wild or domestic bird.
√ Wild birds can contract the virus from farmed chickens and other domestic birds.
Report Dead Birds by calling 1-888-551- INFO (4636)
Reporting Dead Birds Form
Criteria for reporting birds
County Documents and Information
Bird Flu and Food Safety (pdf)
Bird Flu Fact Sheet- English (pdf)
Bird Flu Fact Sheet- Spanish (pdf)
Bird Flu FAQs (pdf)
Recommendations For Handling Birds (pdf)
For more information contact:
County of San Diego, Department of Environmental Health
Vector Disease Diagnostic Laboratory
858-694-2838 Hours: 8am to 5pm Monday through Friday
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