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$5 Million Funds Flu Shots for Farm Workers

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The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced today that it would spend $5 million to purchase influenza vaccines for farm workers to address concerns about avian influenza in dairy cows and poultry.
The CDC says avian influenza, or "bird flu," is a contagious viral disease.

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Mortality Due to H5N1 Human Infections Could Decrease by Switching Receptor

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The Lancet Infectious Disease recently published a Correspondence offering insights regarding the current influenza A(H5N1) outbreak in dairy cattle and poultry, raising concerns about increased risk for sustained human-to-human transmission.
On July 24, 2024, these researchers wrote that avian influenza viruses' increasing host range and ability to spread between mammals and humans raise concerns about a potential pandemic risk. This pandemic risk is a concern as mortality was 52% of the 876 influenza A(H5N1) cases reported in Europe since 2002.

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Mortality Due to H5N1 Human Infections Could Decrease by Switching Receptor

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The Lancet Infectious Disease recently published a Correspondence offering insights regarding the current influenza A(H5N1) outbreak in dairy cattle and poultry, raising concerns about increased risk for sustained human-to-human transmission.
On July 24, 2024, these researchers wrote that avian influenza viruses' increasing host range and ability to spread between mammals and humans raise concerns about a potential pandemic risk. This pandemic risk is a concern as mortality was 52% of the 876 influenza A(H5N1) cases reported in Europe since 2002.