5 days ago · CDC continues to assess that the current H5N1 bird flu risk to the general public remains low. Jan 15, 2025. H5N1 bird flu is a virus that has recently been detected for the first time in cows. Jan 6, 2025. Protective actions around wild birds Avoid direct contact with wild birds and observe them only from a distance, if possible. Learn more.

Jan 17, 2025 · In February 2022, USDA’s APHIS announced an HPAI A (H5N1) virus outbreak in commercial poultry. CDC surveillance shows no indicators of unusual flu activity in people, including H5N1 bird flu. This page outlines CDC’s recommendations for preventing exposure to avian influenza viruses.

Dec 26, 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 ...

May 30, 2024 · H5 bird flu is widespread in wild birds worldwide and is causing outbreaks in poultry and U.S. dairy cows with several 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.

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.

May 10, 2024 – CDC continues to respond to the public health challenge posed by a multistate outbreak of avian influenza A (H5N1) virus, or “A (H5N1) virus,” in dairy cows and other animals in the United States.

Sep 13, 2024 · 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.

Jan 15, 2025 · Bird flu, also known as avian influenza A (H5N1) or highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), is caused by a virus that can cause serious illness and death in birds and mammals. Human infections with bird flu viruses are rare, but they can happen when the virus gets into a person's eyes, nose, mouth, or when inhaled.

Jan 7, 2025 · In a statement on the death late Monday, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention emphasized that no human-to-human transmission has been identified in the US. To date, there have been 66...

Dec 31, 2024 · Highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza A virus (HPAI H5N1) remains a low risk to the general public, and public health experts in the United States believe that available treatments and vaccines, as well as those in development, are …