We have had quite a few e-mails about the latest outbreak of bird flu in Suffolk. Essentially we are advising people not to panic. There is no real risk to the public at this stage and the Food Standards Agency has insisted that there is no danger of the virus being transferred to humans through the consumption of poultry so long as the birds are cooked properly. This means that the poultry should be cooked until the juices run clear and make sure there is no red or pink meat.
The World Health Organisation continues to advise governments to stockpile Tamiflu in case of a pandemic and we are prepared to give private prescriptions for Tamiflu as a precaution.