Birds on the farm near Lethbridge in the south-east state of Victoria have tested positive for H7N7 avian influenza – a strain of flu which can also infect humans, pigs, seals and horses.The infected chickens have been destroyed to help stop the spread of the disease – which medical experts believe could be passed from animal to person and person to person.NHS warns bird flu can be spread to humans via infected birds whether the feathered animals are dead or alive.Infection can occur through touching the birds, touching their droppings or bedding, or via preparing infected meat ahead of cooking.However, the NHS does state the disease cannot be caught through eating fully cooked poultry or eggs.Officials in Australia are taking a serious.
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