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Current Situation
H5 bird flu is causing outbreaks in wild birds and poultry, other animals and sporadic human cases.
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Current H5N1 Bird Flu Situation in Dairy Cows
 
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Learn about signs and symptoms of bird flu in people
Dec. 20, 2024
Bird Flu in Humans
Infections with highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) viruses in mammals have been reported.
Bird Flu in Dairy Cows
A multi-state outbreak of HPAI A(H5N1) bird flu in dairy cows was first reported on March 25, 2024.
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Current US Bird Flu Situation in Humans
Infections with highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) viruses in mammals have been reported.
Bird Flu Detections in US Wild Birds
January 14, 2024, USDA APHIS reported the first H5N1 detection in wild birds in the US since 2016.
Bird Flu Detections in US Poultry
Detections in Poultry
In February 2022, USDA’s APHIS announced an HPAI A(H5N1) virus outbreak in commercial poultry.
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CDC surveillance shows no indicators of unusual flu activity in people, including H5N1 bird flu.
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Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5N1) Virus in Animals: Interim Recommendations for Prevention, Monitoring, and Public Health Investigations
This page outlines CDC’s recommendations for preventing exposure to avian influenza viruses.
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Avian Influenza (Bird Flu) Resources
A collection of materials and tools to help educate and inform the public about bird flu
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Results of Influenza Risk Assessment Tool
 
The IRAT assesses potential pandemic risk of flu viruses not currently circulating in people. May 2, 2025
Genetic Sequences of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5N1) Viruses Identified in a Person in Louisiana
CDC A(H5N1) Bird Flu Response Update March 19, 2025
CDC has sequenced the influenza viruses in specimens collected from the patient in Louisiana who was Dec 26, 2024
CDC provides updates on recent lab findings. Mar 19, 2025
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5N1) Virus: Interim Recommendations for Prevention, Monitoring, and Public Health Investigations
Risk to People in the United States from Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5N1) Viruses
This page outlines CDC’s recommendations for preventing exposure to avian influenza viruses. Dec 26, 2024
Risk to People in the United States from Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5N1) Viruses Feb 28, 2025
CDC Confirms First Severe Case of H5N1 Bird Flu in the United States
Geographic Location: United States
December 18, 2024-- A patient has been hospitalized with a severe case of avian influenza A(H5N1) Dec 18, 2024
CDC A(H5N1) Bird Flu Response Update February 26, 2025
Technical Update: Summary Analysis of the Genetic Sequence of a Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5N1) Virus Identified in a Child in California
CDC provides an update on recent developments in the multistate outbreak of avian influenza A(H5N1) Feb 26, 2025
CDC provides an update on genetic sequencing of the first pediatric case of avian influenza A(H5N1) virus, or "H5N1 bird flu," in the United States. Dec 10, 2024
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CDC confirms H5N1 Bird Flu Infection in a Child in California
CDC Activities and Accomplishments to Date in 2024—2025 H5 Bird Flu Response
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. Nov 22, 2024
The current outbreak began in late March 2024 with the detection of H5N1 bird flu in dairy cows. Jan 17, 2025
Geographic Location: United States
H5 Bird Flu Response: Focus Areas for Ongoing Public Health Risk Assessment
CDC continues to assess that the current H5N1 bird flu risk to the general public remains low. Jan 15, 2025
Geographic Location: United States
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