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No One Knows How Far Bird Flu Has Spread

USDA detected bird flu in dairy cattle, with underreporting likely. Human infections rare but dangerous. Dairy workers, including many immigrants, at higher risk. [ more ]

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1st human case of bird flu reported in Texas linked to exposure to sick cattle

First human case of bird flu in Texas linked to exposure to dairy cattle

No person-to-person transmission reported, low risk to general public [ more ]

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Rare human case of bird flu contracted in Texas following contact with dairy cattle

First human case of bird flu reported in Texas after contact with infected cattle.

Symptoms of bird flu in humans can range from mild to severe, including eye infection and pneumonia. [ more ]

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For the first time, U.S. dairy cows have tested positive for bird flu

Bird flu detected in dairy cattle for the first time

Outbreak spread to at least five states [ more ]

Washington Post

Bird flu detected in milk from dairy cows in Texas and Kansas

Some dairy cattle in the U.S. have tested positive for bird flu.

Milk from infected cattle is being diverted or destroyed to avoid contamination of food supply. [ more ]

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As bird flu spreads in cows, here are 4 big questions scientists are trying to answer

The bird flu outbreak in U.S. dairy cattle raises concerns despite minimal risk to human health. [ more ]

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Here's what worries scientists about bird flu's spread among cattle

Scientists are monitoring the bird flu outbreak in dairy cattle to understand the risk to humans.

The virus is not causing respiratory illness in cattle, raising concerns over possible mechanical transmission during milking. [ more ]

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What the CDC is doing to monitor and protect against bird flu

Bird flu found in dairy cattle for the first time in the U.S.

Low risk of human-to-human transmission of avian flu. [ more ]

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