Amidst rising concerns over bird flu, the FDA finds traces of H5N1 virus in grocery store milk. Federal and state agencies investigate highly pathogenic avian influenza affecting dairy cows across multiple states. CDC’s warning prompts readiness for testing as bird flu infects poultry operations and even dairy workers.
- FDA detects H5N1 bird flu in grocery store milk.
- Highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreak affects dairy cows.
- CDC urges states to be prepared with testing as bird flu spreads.
- Initial symptoms resemble COVID-19 or flu; Tamiflu recommended for treatment.
- Virus primarily transmitted through birds, but cases from cows reported.
- No widespread human illness reported; vaccines and flu shots provide some protection.
- Agriculture workers, particularly bird handlers, at higher risk of infection.
- Migratory bird patterns contribute to spread; southeastern Georgia vulnerable.
- Preparedness crucial for potential widespread outbreak in human populations.
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FDA finds traces of H5N1 bird flu viruses in grocery store milk t.co/2O6bLHQTHy
— Boston 25 News (@boston25) April 24, 2024
While bird flu hasn’t infected a lot of humans, this week the CDC asked states to be ready with testing.t.co/QwB2TZk8mV
— WSBT (@WSBT) April 14, 2024
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