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Bird Flu

H5N1 Bird Flu How is it Spreading?
H5 bird flu is causing outbreaks in wild birds and poultry, other animals and sporadic human cases.
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Learn about signs and symptoms of bird flu in people
Infections with highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) viruses in mammals have been reported.
A multi-state outbreak of HPAI A(H5N1) bird flu in dairy cows was first reported on March 25, 2024.
January 14, 2024, USDA APHIS reported the first H5N1 detection in wild birds in the US since 2016.
In February 2022, USDA’s APHIS announced an HPAI A(H5N1) virus outbreak in commercial poultry.

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CDC surveillance shows no indicators of unusual flu activity in people, including H5N1 bird flu.
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This page outlines CDC’s recommendations for preventing exposure to avian influenza viruses.
Bird flu resources
A collection of materials and tools to help educate and inform the public about bird flu