May 2013 ::: This document describes options for mitigating human exposure to the avian influenza A(H7N9) virus via birds and their by-products, and options for mitigating the spread of H7N9 in birds. It applies both to countries where H7N9 exists and to those that have not yet identified the virus. It should be read in conjunction with FAO’s current H7N9 risk assessment and surveillance guidelines, which will be released shortly, and it will be updated as the situation evolves and new data become available. All countries are advised to review existing contingency and control plans to ensure that they take into account the emergence of avian influenza A(H7N9)...[Download full report - PDF]