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CDC: Outbreak of North American avian influenza A(H7N9) in poultry poses low risk to people – Media Statement

News & Updates, , , , , , , , , , , Linda Thomas

CDC is working closely with USDA APHIS and the Tennessee Department of Health to minimize any human health risk posed by the avian influenza outbreak in Lincoln County, Tennessee. This includes implementing a protocol to monitor the health of poultry workers exposed to commercial poultry involved in the USDA/APHIS-confirmed highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A … Continue reading CDC: Outbreak of North American avian influenza A(H7N9) in poultry poses low risk to people – Media Statement →

Readout of CDC Call with State Public Health Partners Regarding Avian Influenza and Farmworker Protection

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Today, CDC Principal Deputy Director Nirav D. Shah met with state health officials, public health emergency preparedness directors, state epidemiologists, and state public health veterinarians, and leadership from public health partner organizations to discuss farmworker protection and personal protective equipment (PPE) for avian influenza.

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A (H5N1) Virus Infection Reported in a Person in the U.S.

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April 1, 2024-A person in the United States has tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A(H5N1) virus (“H5N1 bird flu”), as reported by Texas and confirmed by CDC.