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Avian Influenza: Disease Control

Commons · Question 76978 · Tabled 15 Sep 2025 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 13 Oct 2025

Question

Asked by Andrew George

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what guidance her Department has issued on (a) PPE, (b) testing and (c) post-exposure prophylaxis for workers exposed to animals infected with avian influenza; and whether she plans to provide fina

Answer

Answered by Ashley Dalton, 13 Oct 2025

The latest guidance for those exposed to birds or other animals with influenza A(H5) was published by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) on 28 August 2025. It includes consideration of personal protective equipment (PPE), testing, and post-exposure pro...