Raw milk drinkers undaunted by bird flu risk
Summary: Amid an H5N1 bird flu outbreak in US dairy cows, health experts warn against drinking raw milk. The virus has infected 42 herds in nine states, with potential cow-to-cow transmission. Raw milk from infected cows contains high levels of the virus, posing risks to humans and animals. Despite warnings, some enthusiasts believe in unfounded immunity claims. The outbreak marks the first known opportunity for milk-based H5N1 transmission.
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