During this current multi-state outbreak of H5N1 #birdflu in dairy cows, testing shows that pasteurization kills #H5N1 virus in milk. Pasteurized milk does not pose a risk of H5N1 to consumers.

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Hearing about #H5N1 bird flu? While CDC believes the risk to the general public remains low, there are recommended precautions you can take.

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Does your job or hobby expose you to birds or other animals that could be infected with #H5N1 #birdflu ? If you can’t avoid direct contact, wear personal protective equipment (PPE). CDC has a full list of recommended PPE: bit.ly/4aLr7qD

CDC is sharing regular updates on the current #birdflu situation in the U.S., including how CDC is working with state and federal partners.

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Using a new modeling tool, a study estimated the burden of #flu prevented in 3 Latin American countries from 2011-2018 among children aged 6-23 months & pregnant women. It shows how timing & deployment of flu vaccines could lead to more reductions in flu: bit.ly/3TZRVwj

CDC & Texas public health officials published a letter detailing a #H5N1 #birdflu virus infection in a dairy worker that occurred in late March. Understanding more about these infections in cattle help inform preventive measures for exposed workers. More: bit.ly/3y0Mfe1

CDC estimates #flu has caused at least 34 million illnesses, 380,000 hospitalizations, & 24,000 deaths this season. Seek medical care right away if you might have flu & are at higher risk of severe illness. Full #FluView report: bit.ly/2AJe9L4

This week’s #FluView reports 10 more flu-related deaths in children this season. The total number of pediatric flu deaths reported to CDC so far this season is now 158. Full #FluView here: bit.ly/3ZVOyJp

This week’s #FluView shows seasonal #flu activity continues to decline in most of the country. Almost 4% of respiratory samples tested in clinical labs are positive for flu. Read the full #FluView report: bit.ly/3y3ILYp

The first peer-reviewed report of a human #H5N1 bird flu infection in a dairy worker was published in a letter to the NEJM. It includes details on the case & a phylogenetic tree comparing the human flu virus to cattle flu viruses. Read the full letter: bit.ly/3y0Mfe1

You can take steps to protect your pets during current #birdflu outbreaks in wild birds, poultry & dairy cows.

-Monitor pets with outdoor access so they don’t eat or have direct contact with sick or dead birds & animals

-Avoid giving pets raw milk

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Amid a multi-state outbreak of #birdflu in dairy cows, CDC recently posted an update on the situation. Click here to learn more about the current #H5N1 outbreak in dairy cows: bit.ly/3U0cLvv

If you are exposed to poultry or cattle potentially infected with #H5N1 #birdflu , you should avoid unprotected, direct physical contact with:

-Sick or dead animals
-Feces or litter
-Surfaces contaminated w/ animal excretions

More steps you can take: bit.ly/4aLr7qD

CDC estimates #flu has caused at least 34 million illnesses, 380,000 hospitalizations, & 24,000 deaths this season. Seek medical care right away if you might have flu & are at higher risk of severe illness. Full #FluView report: bit.ly/2AJe9L4

This week’s #FluView reports 6 more flu-related deaths in children this season. The total number of pediatric flu deaths reported to CDC so far this season is now 148. Full #FluView here: bit.ly/3ZVOyJp

CDC recently expanded its recommendations for worker protection from #H5N1 bird flu to include measures for slaughterhouse workers. Discover more on how workers potentially exposed to #birdflu viruses can protect themself: bit.ly/4aLr7qD

This week’s #FluView shows seasonal flu activity continues to decline in most of the country. Nationally, outpatient respiratory illness is below baseline at 2.3%. Read the full #FluView report: bit.ly/3ZVOyJp

CDC’s #H5N1 #birdflu technical report has been updated to include recent info including on a multi-state outbreak among U.S. dairy cattle. The overall risk to the health of the general public has not changed and remains low. Read the full report: bit.ly/3xQYHx8

Veterinarians: #birdflu has infected some barn cats in the U.S. amid a multi-state outbreak in dairy cows. CDC’s recommendations for veterinarians working with potentially infected cats can be found here: bit.ly/44casu9

#DYK ? Infants can’t get a flu shot until 6 months old. However, if their mom gets a #FluVax during pregnancy, the baby can also be protected against flu for the first several months after birth. Discover more about flu vaccination during pregnancy: bit.ly/2PbvS4p #NIIW