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Bird Flu: What the First Death From Rare H5N5 Strain Reveals About US Public Health

November 28, 2025

The proverbial “Canary in the Coal Mine” without an autonomous U.S. Epidemic Intelligence Service?

 

“... While the good news is that the infection and its origins were quickly identified and follow-on actions taken, the case underscores how important it is to have the necessary expertise, as well as collaboration between state and local health agencies, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) which, if needed, can coordinate a national response and tailor interventions appropriate for different communities.

 

At this point there are legitimate concerns as to whether the EIS will be staffed, funded and therefore able to effectively play its part. ...”

 

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https://impakter.com/bird-flu-what-the-first-death-from-rare-h5n5-strain-reveals-about-us-public-health/

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