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U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) A(H5N1) Bird Flu Response Update August 2, 2024 | Using “One Health Approach”| CDC https://www.cdc.gov/bird-flu/spotlights/h5

August 4, 2024

CDC provides an update on its response activities related to the multistate outbreak of avian influenza A(H5N1) virus, or "H5N1 bird flu," in dairy cows and other animals in the United States.

“What to Know

In this week's update, CDC shares information about two new investments the agency announced this week to protect and improve farmworker health. This update also provides a summary of new genetic sequencing data from the viruses that caused three human cases in Colorado poultry workers that were confirmed on July 25, 2024. Also included is an update on seroprevalence studies in Colorado and Michigan.

Situation Update

August 2, 2024 – CDC continues to respond to the public health challenge posed by a multistate outbreak of avian influenza A(H5N1) virus, or "H5N1 bird flu," in dairy cows, poultry and other animals in the United States. CDC is working in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR), state public health and animal health officials, and other partners using a One Health approach.  ...”

SEE CDC A(H5N1) Bird Flu Response Update August 2, 2024 | Bird Flu | CDC

https://www.cdc.gov/bird-flu/spotlights/h5n1-response-08022024.html

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