Two farmworkers in California tested positive for H5 bird flu, marking the first human infections in the state, but symptoms were mild and public risk remains low.
Health officials confirmed both cases appeared unrelated, as they worked on different farms with cattle known to have H5N1. Both displayed mild conjunctivitis as a symptom.
The CDC emphasized the low risk to the general public, while recommending personal protective equipment for farmworkers who interact with potentially infected animals.
Dr. Tomas Aragon highlighted the importance of ongoing health checks in quickly detecting human cases, ensuring that prevention measures are in place to protect farmworkers.
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