CDC A(H5N1) Bird Flu Response Update August 2, 2024

Published on August 2, 2024

In this week's update, CDC shares information about two new investments the agency announced this week to protect and improve farmworker health. This update also provides a summary of new genetic sequencing data from the viruses that caused three human cases in Colorado poultry workers that were confirmed on July 25, 2024. Also included is an update on seroprevalence studies in Colorado and Michigan.

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