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Bird Flu Outbreak Expands Across Multiple Regions

New cases in dairy cattle and poultry raise concerns over human transmission and food safety.

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Federal agencies reported finding remnants of H5N1 or bird flu in commercial milk earlier this month.
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Roosters on a farm

Overview

  • H5N1 detected in dairy herds across nine US states, with Michigan reporting the highest number of infections.
  • San Francisco finds bird flu in wastewater and live bird markets, prompting increased surveillance.
  • Australia culls thousands of hens as H7N3 strain spreads to a third farm, threatening egg supplies.
  • Three US dairy farm workers infected, with the latest case showing respiratory symptoms.
  • Authorities prepare millions of vaccine doses as a precaution against potential human transmission.