CDC Urges Increased Bird Flu Testing Amid Rising Human Infections

The H5N1 bird flu is spreading among U.S. farm workers, with recent CDC findings showing undetected infections in dairy workers, raising concerns about potential human-to-human transmission. Despite the low current risk to the general public, experts urge increased testing and protective measures for farm workers. The CDC recommends testing exposed workers regardless of symptoms and providing antiviral treatments and PPE, though compliance is challenging due to working conditions and fears of operational disruptions. The situation underscores the need for proactive measures to prevent a potential pandemic.