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Avian influenza A(H5N6): risk assessment

The risk to UK residents travelling to China is very low. This update includes information and advice for travellers and clinicians.

• From: UK Health Security Agency
• Published: 15 February 2016
• Last updated: 16 November 2021 — See all updates

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Avian influenza A(H5N6): risk assessment

Ref: GW-997

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This update includes:

• background information
• risk assessment
• advice for travellers
• advice for clinicians

The risk to UK residents travelling to China is very low.

Published 15 February 2016
Last updated 16 November 2021 + show all updates

1. 16 November 2021

   Updated risk assessment with latest information.

2. 8 January 2020

   Updated 'Avian influenza A(H5N6): risk assessment.'

3. 17 April 2018

   Updated 'Avian influenza A(H5N6): risk assessment.'

4. 21 April 2017

   Updated version, April 2017.

5. 15 February 2016

   First published.