Bird Flu - California Department of Public Health
5 days ago · No person-to-person spread of bird flu has been detected in California. People rarely get bird flu, but those who interact with infected dairy cows, poultry, or wildlife have a greater risk of infection.
What to know about California's bird flu emergency | AP News
Dec 21, 2024 · Health officials on Wednesday confirmed the first known severe illness in the U.S. caused by bird flu, and California’s governor declared a state of emergency as the virus rampages through dairy cattle in the state.
Bird Flu - California Department of Public Health
Dr. Erica Pan explains how to stay safe from bird flu, a virus spreading through wild birds worldwide and causing outbreaks in poultry and dairy cows. Sporadic human cases have been found, mostly among those working closely with infected animals.
H5 Bird Flu: Current Situation | Bird Flu | CDC
3 days ago · H5 bird flu is widespread in wild birds worldwide and is causing outbreaks in poultry and U.S. dairy cows with several recent human cases in U.S. dairy and poultry workers. While the current public health risk is low, CDC is watching the situation carefully and working with states to monitor people with animal exposures.
CDFA - Animal Health - Avian Influenza
Dec 18, 2024 · December 20, 2023: Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (Bird Flu) Detected in a Commercial Flock in Sonoma County and a Backyard Flock in Lassen County, California
Bird flu is declared a State of Emergency in California
Dec 20, 2024 · This week, California declared a state of emergency for bird flu. Thirty-six people in this state have tested positive, and the virus has also been found in 600 cattle herds. Both of those...
CDC confirms H5N1 Bird Flu Infection in a Child in California
Nov 22, 2024 · The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed a human infection with avian influenza A(H5N1) (H5N1 bird flu) in a child in California. This is the first reported avian influenza H5 virus infection in a child in the United States.