CDC Urges Wider Bird Flu Testing Amid Rising Undetected Infections in Farmworkers

New research from the CDC indicates that H5N1 bird flu may be infecting more people than previously known, with 7% of monitored dairy farmers in Michigan and Colorado testing positive for antibodies. While the virus has spread from birds to mammals, including dairy cattle, there is no evidence of human-to-human transmission yet. However, the potential for the virus to evolve into a strain that could spread easily among humans remains a concern. The CDC emphasizes the need for active monitoring and education to prevent a possible pandemic.