Table 3 Knowledge on the scientific understanding and modes of transmission of H7N9

1

H7N9 can cause serious disease in an infected person, leading to death.

2

Has H7N9 caused any human deaths?

3

Antiviral drugs used for seasonal influenza such as tamiflu are also effective against H7N9 and can cure the infection.

4

There are vaccines that can prevent H7N9 infection in people^a

5

Being near an infected person who is coughing and sneezing

6

Being in the same room as another person who is infected, even if he does not have symptoms yet

7

Bites by mosquitos which are carrying the H7N9 virus

8

Exchanges of blood (e.g. injection or transfusion)

9

Eating properly prepared and cooked chicken meat

10

Touching chicken, ducks or other poultry that look ill

11

Touching infected chicken, ducks or other poultry, even if they appear healthy

12

Touching surfaces where the H7N9 virus is present (e.g. table tops, door handles, lift buttons)