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In April 2024, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a health advisory for avian influenza. Avian influenza, also known as “bird flu” (H5N1) is a type of influenza virus that causes infectious respiratory illness in birds and can cause outbreaks in poultry and dairy cattle. The bird flu virus has been shown to spread to mammals, including humans, however inefficiently. The CDC is actively monitoring influenza data among people and has determined the risk to the general public low. The CDC recommends people avoid being near sick animals, animal carcasses, or surfaces contaminated with animal waste, litter, raw milk, and other byproducts. Do not prepare or ingest uncooked, undercooked, or related uncooked food products (such as unpasteurized milk or cheese), especially from animals with suspected or confirmed H5N1 virus. To learn more, please visit the CDC Avian Influenza Page and the CDC H5N1 Current Situation Summary.
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