<b>Control and Prevention of Nosocomial Spread of Influenza A (H5N1)</b>Health workers should observe the following to prevent the spread of avian influenza in the health care facilities: yy Observe droplet and contact precautions. In addition, get negative pressure room if available yy Isolate the patient to a single room yy Place beds more than 1 metre apart and preferably separated by a physical barrier (e.g. curtain, partition) yy Appropriate personal protective equipment (APPE) in all those entering patients’ rooms. APPE includes high efficiency mask, gown, face shield or goggles, and gloves yy Limit the number of health care workers (HCWs) and other hospital employees who have direct contact with the patient(s). These HCWs should: –– Be properly trained in infection control precautions –– Monitor their own temperature twice daily and report any febrile event to hospital authorities yy A HCW who has a fever (>380C) and who has had direct patient contact should be treated immediately yy Restrict the number of visitors, provide them with APPE, and instruct them in its use