Update on CDC’s Avian Influenza A(H5N1) “Bird Flu” Response Activities July 12, 2024

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Includes info on A(H5) assay licensing agreements with commercial laboratories, a new flyer on collecting conjunctival specimens, and more

July 12, 2024

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Update on CDC’s Avian Influenza A(H5N1) “Bird Flu” Response Activities CDC continues to respond to the outbreak of H5N1 bird flu in dairy cows that has so far affected 151 herds in 12 states, with 4 human cases. Recent CDC activities include finalizing agreements with 8 commercial laboratories to develop tests to identify A(H5) infections in people; posting a flyer that describes and illustrates the procedure for collecting, storing, and shipping conjunctival specimens for testing using the A(H5) assay; and reporting that extensive efforts to sequence or isolate virus from a human case in Colorado were unsuccessful.  Learn More

CDC Promotes Updated Guidance to Help Prevent Spread of Flu at Agricultural Fairs With agricultural and livestock fairs happening this summer and fall in communities across the country, there are more chances for people to be in close contact with pigs, poultry, and cattle. Amid the multistate H5N1 bird flu outbreak in dairy cows and other animals, CDC is recommending that fair exhibitors take actions to help prevent the spread of influenza A viruses among animals and between animals and people Learn More

New CDC Commentary Examines Timing of Flu Vaccination During Pregnancy  A new CDC commentary in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology summarizes recent data supporting current recommendations for influenza vaccination during pregnancy. The authors note that optimal timing of influenza vaccination during pregnancy may offer protection for both the pregnant person and the infant, and that counseling pregnant people on these benefits may increase vaccine uptake. Learn More

	X @CDCFlu CDC has recommendations for workers who are in close contact with animals, such as chickens and cows, that may be infected with #H5N1 #birdflu Using appropriate personal protective equipment is recommended to reduce the risk of getting sick. More here: https://bit.ly/3zJkW8U

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