Feb 4, 2025 · H5 bird flu is widespread in wild birds worldwide and is causing outbreaks in poultry and U.S. dairy cows with several recent human cases in U.S. dairy and poultry workers. While the current public health risk is low, CDC is watching the situation carefully and working with states to monitor people with animal exposures.

Jan 17, 2025 · H5 bird flu is causing outbreaks in wild birds and poultry, other animals and sporadic human cases. Infections with highly pathogenic avian influenza A (H5N1) viruses in mammals have been reported. A multi-state outbreak of HPAI A (H5N1) bird flu in dairy cows was first reported on March 25, 2024.

Nov 7, 2024 · This guidance outlines CDC’s recommendations for preventing human exposures to highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A(H5N1) viruses and infection prevention and control measures, including the use of personal protective equipment, testing, antiviral treatment, patient investigations, monitoring of exposed persons, and antiviral ...

3 days ago · With the H5N1 bird flu’s spread among different animals in the U.S. and the risk it will jump to humans, you’d expect the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report to be an important source of up ...

CDC provides an update on its response activities related to the multistate outbreak of avian influenza A(H5N1) virus, or "H5N1 bird flu," in dairy cows and other animals in the United States. Taking preventive actions at fairs can help protect exhibitors, visitors, and livestock from flu.

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May 24, 2024 · H5 bird flu is widespread in wild birds worldwide and is causing outbreaks in poultry and U.S. dairy cows with two cases of H5 in U.S. dairy workers. While the current public health risk is low, CDC is watching the situation carefully and working with states to monitor people with animal exposures.

Jan 15, 2025 · CDC continues to assess that the current H5N1 bird flu risk to the general public remains low. People with job- or recreation-related exposures to infected animals are at increased risk, especially when those exposures happen without use of …

2 days ago · The CDC says the risk of H5N1 to the public is still low, although people who work on farms or who have backyard flocks are at higher risk. ... 2024, shows avian influenza A H5N1 virus particles ...

CDC’s response to this outbreak of inuenza A(H5N1) virus in dairy cattle and other animals most recently includes: Continuing to support states that are monitoring people with exposure to cows, birds, or other domestic or wild animals