Avian Flu Alert: Mililani Pet Fair Attendees at Risk

The Hawaii Department of Health has alerted the public about potential exposure to avian flu at the Mililani Pet Fair on November 2, after confirming H5N1 in a backyard flock linked to the event. Although the birds showed no symptoms at the fair, attendees who touched ducks or geese are advised to monitor for flu-like symptoms and conjunctivitis. The risk of human infection is low, but those with symptoms should isolate and contact healthcare providers. The DOH provides a hotline for further guidance and reporting unusual illnesses in animals.