Official notice from World Health Organization
Avian influenza (H5N1)
United States of America
- Report type
- Disease Outbreak News
- Published
Disease Outbreak News are WHO's official reports on confirmed or potential acute public-health events. WHO does not assign them levels.
Excerpt from World Health Organization:On 15 November 2025, WHO was notified of the 71st confirmed human case with influenza A(H5) since early 2024 in the United States of America— the first human case reported in the United States of America since February…
Read the full official report on who.int3 ways to protect yourself
- Avoid unprotected contact with sick or dead wild birds, poultry, or other animals; don't touch them — report them to wildlife or agriculture authorities.
- If you work with animals that may be infected, wear protective equipment (a fitted respirator, eye protection and gloves) as recommended.
- Do not drink raw (unpasteurized) milk or eat raw milk products; cook poultry, eggs and beef to a safe internal temperature.
Adapted from CDC: Preventing Bird Flu InfectionsAll prevention steps
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