CDC A(H5N1) Bird Flu Response Update August 16, 2024

Published on August 16, 2024

In this week's update, CDC shares information about ongoing serology studies in Colorado and Michigan, genetic characterization of viruses from recent human cases in Colorado poultry workers, and how CDC's National Syndromic Surveillance Program is supporting this response.

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