Avian Influenza type A (H5N1) is a virus commonly known as “Bird flu” that causes disease in birds and poultry. H5N1 is not a new virus, however, we are seeing more outbreaks in the U.S. in poultry, dairy cows, and humans. Since April 2024, more than 60 people in the U.S. have been confirmed to have bird flu, including one child. California has one of the highest numbers of human cases. 

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