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28/02/2026

15/02/2026

🦠 Health Update: Bird Flu (Avian Influenza) – What You Should Know

Recent global surveillance continues to detect H5N1 bird flu in poultry and some animals.
Good news: Risk to the general public remains LOW according to WHO & CDC.

🔹 Human infections are rare and mostly linked to direct contact with infected birds or animals
🔹 Properly cooked chicken and eggs are SAFE
🔹 Avoid touching dead or sick birds
🔹 Poultry workers should use mask, gloves & eye protection
🔹 Wash hands after handling raw poultry

⚠️ Seek medical care if you have:
Fever + cough + recent exposure to sick birds/animals.

Stay informed, not alarmed.
Public awareness helps prevent spread.

14/02/2026

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🦠 BIRD FLU QUIZ (50 MCQs)
1. Bird flu is also known as:
A. Swine influenza
B. Avian influenza
C. Seasonal flu
D. Dengue
✔ Answer: B. Avian influenza
2. Most recent global outbreaks are mainly caused by which subtype?
A. H1N1
B. H3N2
C. H5N1
D. H7N3
✔ Answer: C. H5N1
3. Bird flu primarily affects:
A. Reptiles
B. Birds
C. Fish
D. Insects
✔ Answer: B. Birds
4. Human infection usually occurs through:
A. Mosquito bite
B. Eating cooked chicken
C. Close contact with infected birds
D. Drinking water
✔ Answer: C. Close contact with infected birds
5. Current public health risk to general population is:
A. Very high
B. Moderate
C. Low
D. Unknown
✔ Answer: C. Low
6. Human-to-human transmission of bird flu is:
A. Very common
B. Rare
C. Always present
D. Impossible
✔ Answer: B. Rare
7. Main virus type causing bird flu:
A. Influenza A
B. Influenza B
C. Influenza C
D. Coronavirus
✔ Answer: A. Influenza A
8. Most common symptom in humans:
A. Rash
B. Fever
C. Hair loss
D. Blindness
✔ Answer: B. Fever
9. Another common symptom:
A. Cough
B. Tooth pain
C. Ear wax
D. Hair fall
✔ Answer: A. Cough
10. Severe complication:
A. Kidney stone
B. Pneumonia
C. Diabetes
D. Migraine
✔ Answer: B. Pneumonia
11. Which workers are at highest risk?
A. Bank employees
B. Poultry workers
C. Teachers
D. Drivers
✔ Answer: B. Poultry workers
12. Bird flu spreads among birds mainly via:
A. Blood transfusion
B. Droppings and secretions
C. Sunlight
D. Air conditioning
✔ Answer: B. Droppings and secretions
13. Properly cooked chicken is:
A. Unsafe
B. Safe
C. Dangerous
D. Banned
✔ Answer: B. Safe
14. Virus is killed at cooking temperature:
A. 40°C
B. 60°C
C. 74°C
D. 100°C
✔ Answer: C. 74°C
15. Which organ system is mainly affected?
A. Digestive
B. Respiratory
C. Urinary
D. Skeletal
✔ Answer: B. Respiratory
16. Eye redness (conjunctivitis) can occur in:
A. All cases
B. Some human cases
C. No cases
D. Only birds
✔ Answer: B. Some human cases
17. WHO reports human infection since:
A. 1900
B. 1997
C. 2010
D. 2020
✔ Answer: B. 1997
18. Case-fatality rate of H5N1 historically is about:
A. 5%
B. 10%
C. 52%
D. 90%
✔ Answer: C. 52%
19. Main prevention method:
A. Vaccinate humans only
B. Avoid contact with sick birds
C. Drink milk
D. Take antibiotics
✔ Answer: B. Avoid contact with sick birds
20. PPE for poultry workers includes:
A. Mask and gloves
B. Helmet only
C. Shoes only
D. None
✔ Answer: A. Mask and gloves
21. Which animals recently affected besides birds?
A. Dogs
B. Cattle
C. Elephants
D. Cats only
✔ Answer: B. Cattle
22. Raw milk risk:
A. Safe
B. May contain virus
C. Always safe
D. Always sterile
✔ Answer: B. May contain virus
23. Pasteurized milk:
A. Unsafe
B. Safe
C. Poisonous
D. Infectious
✔ Answer: B. Safe
24. First human H5N5 case reported in:
A. India
B. USA
C. China
D. Japan
✔ Answer: B. USA
25. Human infection numbers globally since 2003:
A. 50
B. 200
C. 890+
D. 10
✔ Answer: C. 890+
26. Main natural reservoir:
A. Dogs
B. Wild waterfowl
C. Cats
D. Humans
✔ Answer: B. Wild waterfowl
27. Transmission via eating raw eggs:
A. Possible
B. Impossible
C. Common
D. Always
✔ Answer: A. Possible
28. Early symptoms resemble:
A. Dengue
B. Flu
C. Malaria
D. TB
✔ Answer: B. Flu
29. Severe cases may lead to:
A. ARDS
B. Cataract
C. Fracture
D. Asthma only
✔ Answer: A. ARDS
30. Which country reported advisory in 2026?
A. USA
B. India (Tamil Nadu)
C. Brazil
D. UK
✔ Answer: B. India (Tamil Nadu)
31. Virus can mutate over time:
A. True
B. False
C. Never
D. Only in humans
✔ Answer: A. True
32. Main method to control outbreaks in poultry:
A. Antibiotics
B. Culling infected birds
C. Vaccinating humans
D. Isolation of people only
✔ Answer: B. Culling infected birds
33. Human infection risk increases with:
A. Cooking food
B. Touching dead birds
C. Washing hands
D. Wearing mask
✔ Answer: B. Touching dead birds
34. Which subtype caused most human cases?
A. H1N1
B. H5N1
C. H3N2
D. H2N2
✔ Answer: B. H5N1
35. Bird flu surveillance done by:
A. WHO & CDC
B. Banks
C. Schools
D. Airlines
✔ Answer: A. WHO & CDC
36. Migratory birds help spread virus:
A. True
B. False
C. Never
D. Unknown
✔ Answer: A. True
37. Most human cases linked to:
A. Person contact
B. Animal exposure
C. Water
D. Soil
✔ Answer: B. Animal exposure
38. Antiviral drugs may be used:
A. Yes
B. No
C. Never
D. Only vaccines
✔ Answer: A. Yes
39. Bird flu virus belongs to:
A. DNA virus
B. RNA virus
C. Bacteria
D. Fungus
✔ Answer: B. RNA virus
40. Infection control in farms includes:
A. Biosecurity
B. Ignoring birds
C. Feeding raw meat
D. No hygiene
✔ Answer: A. Biosecurity
41. Main symptom severity:
A. Always mild
B. Mild to severe
C. Only severe
D. None
✔ Answer: B. Mild to severe
42. Virus mainly infects:
A. Skin
B. Lungs
C. Bones
D. Eyes only
✔ Answer: B. Lungs
43. Reporting dead birds helps:
A. Spread virus
B. Control outbreak
C. Increase infection
D. None
✔ Answer: B. Control outbreak
44. Vaccination for humans widely available?
A. Yes routine
B. Limited
C. Never
D. Mandatory
✔ Answer: B. Limited
45. Global surveillance is important because:
A. Virus evolves
B. Food shortage
C. Tourism
D. Weather
✔ Answer: A. Virus evolves
46. Bird flu pandemic risk currently:
A. High
B. Low
C. Certain
D. None
✔ Answer: B. Low
47. Which is NOT prevention?
A. Hand hygiene
B. PPE
C. Touch dead birds
D. Cook food
✔ Answer: C. Touch dead birds
48. Eye protection for workers:
A. Needed
B. Not needed
C. Optional
D. Useless
✔ Answer: A. Needed
49. Which country reported human cases linked to dairy cows?
A. USA
B. India
C. Japan
D. UK
✔ Answer: A. USA
50. Best public advice:
A. Panic
B. Ignore
C. Stay informed & hygienic
D. Stop eating food
✔ Answer: C. Stay informed & hygienic

04/02/2026

Every person. Every story. Every cancer matters.
🔹 Cancer can affect anyone
🔹 Many cancers are preventable
🔹 Early detection saves lives
🔹 Support & compassion make a difference
🩺 What YOU can do
✔ Avoid to***co
✔ Eat healthy & stay active
✔ Get regular health check-ups
✔ Encourage screening & vaccination
✔ Support those fighting cancer
🌍 Together, we can reduce the burden of cancer.
📢 Spread awareness. Save lives.

03/02/2026

IAP Immunization Schedule

02/02/2026

SCREEN TIME: Quick guide for parents (what to do — by age)
0–18 months
• Avoid screen exposure except for live video-chat with family. �
(World Health Organization)
18–24 months
• If you introduce screens, use only high-quality, educational content and watch it together with your child so you can talk about what they’re seeing. �
(ep.bmj.com)
2–4 years
• Limit sedentary screen time to about 1 hour/day of high-quality programming and co-view with the child to enhance learning. Replace passive viewing with play, reading, and active time whenever possible. �
(World Health Organization )
5 years and older
• There’s no single “magic” hour limit for all kids — focus on consistent family rules: prioritize sleep, physical activity, homework, and non-screen social time. Create a family media plan (when, where, what content, and who watches). �
(aap.org +1)
🧠 Important context from research • Studies show more parental phone use is linked with more screen time in children — parental habits matter. �
(PubMed +1)

01/02/2026

PARENTAL PHUBBING