Health experts urge US to strengthen response to bird flu outbreak

ft.com — January 26, 2025 at 06:01 AM UTC

Health experts are urging the US to enhance its response to the ongoing bird flu outbreak, warning of the risk that the H5N1 virus could evolve to spread more easily among humans. They recommend increased vaccination for farm workers and better control measures for livestock. The outbreak has lasted over nine months, resulting in 67 confirmed human cases, primarily among those working with infected animals. The first human death was reported this month, but no human-to-human transmission has been documented. International health organizations are calling for improved testing, biosecurity, and vaccine development to combat the spread of bird flu. The US government has allocated funds for vaccine development, but its response has been complicated by a pause in public health communications.

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