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Urgent Warning: H5N1 Bird Flu Threatens US Farms

4/29/2025

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Health experts are sounding the alarm as the H5N1 bird flu outbreak sweeps across US farms, threatening a potential pandemic. With nearly 1,000 dairy herds affected and 70 human cases reported—one resulting in death—the Global Virus Network is calling for urgent action. Enhanced surveillance and strict biosecurity measures are essential to curb this alarming spread and protect public health.

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Health experts are sounding the alarm as the H5N1 bird flu outbreak sweeps across US farms, threatening a potential pandemic. With nearly 1,000 dairy herds affected and 70 human cases reported—one resulting in death—the Global Virus Network is calling for urgent action. Enhanced surveillance and strict biosecurity measures are essential to curb this alarming spread and protect public health.