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Bird flu rise: Experts suggest avoiding undercooked meat, eggs By IANS|   Posted by Sameer  |   Published: 6th January 2021 9:50 am IST Representational photo New Delhi: Several states from North, West and South India are witnessing a sporadic rise in the cases of Avian Influenza (bird flu). States like Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Kerala have reported close to 25,000 deaths predominantly of ducks, crows and migratory birds. The news has started to trigger panic among the public. The people, still fear-struck with the Covid-19 infection, are afraid that the bird flu, which is also a viral disease, may turn into an epidemic. However, the health experts have negated such a possibility and advised the public to take precaution and not panic.

Madhya pradeshShalimar baghJammu and kashmirHimachal pradeshNew delhiRupali nandaGhazipur mandiRajeev guptaProfessor at centre for community medicinePreventive health consultantNational institute of high security animal diseasesIndia institute of medical sciencesSouth indiaAvian influenzaAssociate professorCommunity medicine