Bird Flu Risk: CDC Advises Vulnerable Groups to Limit Contact at Fairs
As avian influenza cases surge, health officials urge caution for those at higher risk
What You Need to Know
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued new guidance advising vulnerable groups to limit their contact at county fairs due to the increasing risk of bird flu. The H5 bird flu virus is highly contagious among wild birds and has caused outbreaks in poultry and captive birds in the United States.
Vulnerable groups include children under five, people over 65 years old, pregnant people, and individuals with certain chronic medical conditions. These groups are more likely to experience severe illness and complications if exposed to the bird flu virus.
The CDC recommends that vulnerable groups avoid contact with poultry and birds at fairs. If contact is unavoidable, they should wear masks and gloves and wash their hands thoroughly afterward. It is also important to avoid touching surfaces that may have been contaminated with bird droppings.
The CDC is closely monitoring the bird flu situation and will provide updates as they become available. In the meantime, vulnerable groups should take precautions to protect themselves from exposure.
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