A flu shot according to health officials will lessen the impact of avian flu if you are exposed to it. For hunters they recommend the following:
process and skin birds in a separate area from others. In my case, it would be in the garage area. Wear a face mask, and nitrile or latex gloves and eye shields if necessary. In my case I wear glasses so i would sanitize the eyeglasses afterwards. After processing birds, throw away facemask and gloves. Wash knives and items used to process the birds, and wash clothes and sanitize shoes.
Better to be safe than sorry.
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