cold/flu and birds?

[Iago]

This may be a dumb question but I need to make sure before I make a mistake. Is it ok for me to be around and play with my bird if I am starting to get a cold/flu? Can they catch whatever I have or are they immune to it?

 

[SharonC]

I'm pretty sure our viruses can't be passed to our birds. I always take care not to "transfer" saliva though, as a general rule.

 

[Von1983]

They can't as a rule catch our flu and colds but I just make sure I keep Cal away from my face and obviously don't sneeze/cough all over her.

 

[jonsbabykake]

probably the only thing they can catch from us might be bird flu, but i doubt you have that lol