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Bird flu infects more farmworkers than previously known, CDC says

Following a CDC study showing bird flu exposure among dairy workers, health officials recommend increased testing and preventative measures for farmworkers, even if they show no symptoms, to prevent virus spread and mutation.

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H5N1 bird flu is evolving to better infect mammals, CDC study suggests

Rising H5N1 bird flu cases in the U.S. prompted the CDC to study the virus in ferrets, revealing it may have the potential to spread and cause severe symptoms in other mammals.

H5N1 Bird Flu Is Infecting More People Than We Know

New CDC research suggests that a small but significant percentage of dairy farmers working near infected cows have recently contracted H5N1, often without knowing.

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CDC study finds evidence of more bird flu infections among Colorado dairy workers, officials call for more use of PPE

A new study found some dairy workers showed signs of infection, even when they didn’t report feeling sick. Blood tests from 115 farmworkers in Colorado and Michigan found eight had antibodies that indicated previous infection with the virus.

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H5N1 bird flu might be more prevalent among humans than public health data shows

H5N1 bird flu might be more prevalent among humans than public health data shows - The number of infected dairy herds in ...

CDC calling for more H5N1 testing of dairy farm employees

The CDC concluded that more bird flu testing of dairy farm employees is required. The purpose of these actions is to keep ...

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