Bird Flu Threatens US Health System Amid Flu Season
As seasonal influenza approaches, concerns arise about the potential strain on the U.S. public health system due to the ongoing bird flu outbreak, which has resulted in 55 human cases. While the risk of person-to-person transmission of bird flu remains low, experts worry about the added stress on health surveillance systems. Testing for bird flu may become more challenging as flu season intensifies, and there are concerns about the possibility of a recombinant virus forming. Health officials recommend flu vaccinations to reduce the risk of co-infection.