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CDC Reports Second Human Case of H5 Bird Flu Tied to Dairy Cow Outbreak

5/30/2024 - A second human case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A(H5N1) virus in the United States following exposure to infected dairy cattle has been confirmed. To date, HPAI has not been detected in dairy cattle in California. CDC believes that the risk of infection to the general public is low. However, individuals with close exposure to infected birds or other animals, such as livestock, have a greater risk of infection.

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CDC warns of Salmonella outbreaks linked to backyard poultry flocks

5/23/2024 - CDC is investigating Salmonella outbreaks linked to backyard poultry. 109 people are sick in 29 states from contact with birds, such as ducks, chickens, and turkeys.

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CDC Health Advisory - Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5N1) Virus: Identification of Human Infection and Recommendations for Investigations and Response

4/5/2024 - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is issuing this Health Alert Network (HAN) Health Advisory to inform clinicians, state health departments, and the public of a recently confirmed human infection with highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A(H5N1) virus in the United States following exposure to presumably infected dairy cattle. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently reported detections of highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) virus in U.S. dairy cattle in multiple states. This Health Advisory also includes a summary of interim CDC recommendations for preventing, monitoring, and conducting public health investigations of potential human infections with HPAI A(H5N1) virus.

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CDC issues Health Advisory on increase in global and domestic measles cases and outbreaks

3/19/2024 - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is issuing this Health Alert Network (HAN) Health Advisory to inform clinicians and public health officials of an increase in global and U.S. measles cases and to provide guidance on measles prevention for all international travelers aged ≥6 months and all children aged ≥12 months who do not plan to travel internationally.

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