This is the first U.S. case of H5N1 bird flu linked to backyard poultry.
On the same day, California declareda state of emergencyover bird flu.
The emergency declaration allows the state greater flexibility in staffing and regulations to address the outbreak.
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How Can You Protect Yourself from Bird Flu?
This includes taking precautions with farm animals, backyard chicken flocks, wild birds, and dead animals.
Hopkins also advises against visiting petting zoos and animal exhibits at state fairs to help prevent contracting bird flu.
The CDC says the best way to prevent bird flu is to avoid exposure whenever possible.
Is There a Bird Flu Vaccine?
you’re able to search for a flu shot location near you by entering your zip code onvaccines.gov.
While the flu shot does not protect against avian flu, it can help prevent seasonal flu.
STAT.Rapid spread of H5N1 bird flu through California dairy herds suggests unknown paths of transmission.
