H5N1: Gauging the Current Threat

• 2024

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• Jennifer Nuzzo; Mary-Margaret Fill; Gerald Parker; Lauren Sauer

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This webinar discusses the spread of H5N1, a bird flu virus, in dairy cows and its possible effects on humans. Experts worry about how it spreads and how to protect farm workers. They stress the need for better testing and surveillance of animals to prevent further spread. The discussion also highlights concerns about vaccines, worker safety, and economic impacts on farms. It describes actions needed now to stop a potential pandemic threat while ensuring milk remains safe for people to drink.

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Focus Area: Infectious Disease

Audience: Public Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stages: Response; Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Disease Outbreaks; Epidemiology; Occupational Exposure; Public Health; Zoonoses; Influenza A Virus, H1N1 Subtype; Livestock; Public Health Surveillance

Institutions: Brown University; Tennessee Department of Health; Texas A&M University; University of Nebraska Medical Center

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