"Bird Flu Alert: CDC Warns of Infections Among Dairy Farm Workers"

The CDC has issued a warning to healthcare providers to be vigilant for potential cases of H5N1 bird flu among dairy farm workers, following an outbreak in 16 dairy herds across six states. The agency recommends rapid assessment of suspected human cases and the use of personal protective equipment on affected farms. While one human infection has been confirmed, there is no evidence of human-to-human transmission. Infected cows have shown mild symptoms, and contaminated milk should be destroyed. The virus's transmission route among cows is still unclear, but genetic analyses suggest minimal adaptation for mammalian infection.