"Rising Concerns: Bird Flu Threatens Poultry and Public Health"
TL;DR
The CDC issued a health alert after a farm worker in Texas tested positive for the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) after developing conjunctivitis. This is the second human case in the U.S., with the virus having spread to affect dairy cattle herds in multiple states. While the risk remains low, the CDC recommends precautions for those with potential exposure to infected birds or cattle.
- CDC issues bird flu infection health alert WOODTV.com
- America's largest egg producer kills 1.6 million chickens, halts production in Texas after finding bird flu Fortune
- States with HPAI-infected dairy cows grows to six American Veterinary Medical Association
- 6 things to help decipher avian flu worries POLITICO
- Is Bird Flu Coming to People Next? Are We Ready? The New York Times
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