"Rising Concerns: Bird Flu Threatens Poultry and Public Health"

The CDC issued a health alert after a farm worker in Texas tested positive for the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) after developing conjunctivitis. This is the second human case in the U.S., with the virus having spread to affect dairy cattle herds in multiple states. While the risk remains low, the CDC recommends precautions for those with potential exposure to infected birds or cattle.