Avian Flu

Avian influenza, also known as bird flu or H5N1, has arrived on dairy farms across the United States in recent weeks. To date, there are two documented cases of a dairy worker with avian flu in 2024. Thankfully, the first patient has recovered, and the second patient's symptoms are mild according to health officials. 

As always, we have our eye toward the health and well-being of the workers, seeking to provide clinicians who serve these workers up-to-date and useful information, so they can best equip workers in the early stages to prevent further spread and to answer questions to reduce fear and confusion.

Avian Flu and Your Safety: Guidance for Dairy Workers | MCN Resource - Available in English and Spanish

Avian Flu on Dairy Farms: What Clinicians and Dairy Worker Patients Need to Know | MCN Blog

Register for our Emerging and Re-Emerging Viruses: What Clinicians Need to Know, From COVID-19 to Avian Flu Continuing Education Webinar on May 23rd
 

Watch our interview with Jeff Bender on avian flu below:

NCFH Avian flu webinar - Available on their YouTube Channel or Archived Webinar Page

Current H5N1 Bird Flu Situation in Dairy Cows | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

H5N1 Bird Flu: Current Situation Summary | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5N1) Virus Infection in a Dairy Farm Worker | New England Journal of Medicine

How Poor Tracking of Bird Flu Leaves Dairy Workers at Risk | New York Times

Farmworkers lack protections that could help stop spread of bird flu | Politico Pro