After bird flu was found in three ducks in the Carolinas recently, the United States Department of Agriculture is reminding hunters, farmers and any other individual who works with birds to be vigilant.

Currently over the most recent two months, different cases had been identified in Canada and Europe, however these new cases are supposedly the first found in the wild in the United States in five years. And keeping in mind that Eurasian H5 avian influenza (the strain found) isn’t viewed as a high danger to people, the ailment can rapidly influence bird populaces, the USDA says.

This same strain of influenza pulverized piece of the U.S. turkey industry in 2015, leaving in excess of 50 million birds dead in what the USDA has called the “most serious animal health disease incident” in the country’s history.

Contaminated birds may not show manifestations from the get go, yet ones to pay special attention to incorporate trouble breathing, purple discoloration on legs and an abatement in egg production, as per the USDA.

The agency says those dealing with birds should wear gloves and work in the outside to assist with containing spread. Anybody cooking eggs or poultry at home is encouraged to ensure the interior temperature arrives at 165 degrees prior to eating.