"The right to life is more important than intellectual property rights," Hou said at a press conference at the department yesterday.
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http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/front/archives/2005/10/18/2003276254
Join the campaign against bird flu
10 bird-flu don'ts: 1. Do not get close to, touch or feed any migratory or other birds. 2. Do not visit any bird farm or exhibition in areas affected by bird flu. Do not smuggle any birds to Taiwan. 3. Do not raise different types of birds together or mix them with other livestock, such as pigs. 4. Do not free poultry into the wild. 5. Do not purchase any poultry products whose sources are unidentified. 6. Do not touch, sell, purchase or eat any sick bird. 7. Do not abandon any sick or dead bird. 8. Do not kill any bird by yourself. 9. Do no eat any raw poultry products, including raw eggs and other related products. 10. Do not visit crowded public places with poor air circulation, to reduce the chance of getting the bird flu.
5 do's to prevent catching bird flu: 1. Wash your hands more frequently: Wash both hands with soap after touching poultry meat or excrement. 2. Inject vaccine: Those who need to be in contact with birds for long periods of time, such as butchers and veterinarians, have to inject vaccine beforehand. 3. Eat cooked food only: The bird-flu virus is afraid of heat. It can be killed when heated to 56 degrees Celsius for three hours, 60 degrees Celsius for 20 minutes and 100 degrees Celsius for one minute. Both chickens and eggs should be cooked. 4. Follow a balanced diet, get sufficient exercise, get enough sleep and rest, and minimize stress. 5. Take care of yourself. If you have a fever, you should wear a mask and see a doctor immediately.
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