H5N1 Bird Flu Spread Risk

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How to avoid bird flu

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There have been 55 confirmed cases of bird flu among people in the United States in 2024 .

The virus can travel in tiny particles, called aerosols, through the air, as well as through slightly larger "respiratory droplets" Farmworkers and other people whose work brings them in close contact with poultry and cattle face the highest risk.

Ground beef should be cooked to 160 F ( 71.1 C) and whole cuts of beef should reach 145 F ( 62.8 C) Raw milk and products made from raw milk, such as yogurt, should be avoided.

There is no vaccine against H5N1 avian flu currently available.

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