Status of Avian Influenza A (H5N1) in United States

Published: 02/03/2025

Sources:
  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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According to the most recent information on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website, the current status of the H5N1 virus (H5 bird flu) in the United States is as follows:

  • 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 …

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