Guidance

Avian influenza A(H5N1): risk assessment

The risk to UK residents travelling to the affected areas is very low.

• From: UK Health Security Agency
• Published: 8 April 2015
• Last updated: 31 January 2023 — See all updates

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Risk assessment of avian influenza A(H5N1): fourth update

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This update includes:

• background information
• risk assessment
• advice for travellers
• advice for clinicians and health professionals

The risk to UK residents travelling to Egypt and other affected areas is very low.

Older updates are also available.

Published 8 April 2015
Last updated 31 January 2023 + show all updates

1. 31 January 2023

   Updated guidance.

2. 17 July 2020

   Published fourth update to document.

3. 21 January 2019

   Published third update to document.

4. 23 June 2017

   Second update uploaded.

5. 8 April 2015

   First published.