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In reply to the discussion: ⚠️CDC WARNING FOR ALL VETERINARIANS, POULTRY, DAIRY & CATTLE FARMWORKERS, SLAUGHTERHOUSE WORKERS [View all]Kali
(55,486 posts)17. that is pretty alarmist and is missing an important phrase from the cdc recommendation
Take steps to reduce your risk of infection with avian influenza A viruses associated with severe disease when working with animals or materials, including raw milk, confirmed infected or potentially infected with these novel influenza A viruses.
it is NOT all animal workers, it is for people around confirmed or suspected infected animals. so far only in poultry and older lactating dairy cows (34 herds in 9 states) - and of course wild birds.
here is the current situation - https://www.cdc.gov/flu/avianflu/avian-flu-summary.htm
2 humans infected in 2 years, one from a dairy situation and the other poultry related.
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⚠️CDC WARNING FOR ALL VETERINARIANS, POULTRY, DAIRY & CATTLE FARMWORKERS, SLAUGHTERHOUSE WORKERS [View all]
highplainsdem
Apr 2024
OP
I'm getting a bit worried about our next-door neighbors who have a backyard chicken coop ;(.
LauraInLA
Apr 2024
#1
I just skimmed through the replies, don't see any recommendations. I'd recommend keeping them
highplainsdem
Apr 2024
#10
that is pretty alarmist and is missing an important phrase from the cdc recommendation
Kali
Apr 2024
#17
A worker could unknowingly spread the virus throughout an entire herd and take it home with them.
littlemissmartypants
Apr 2024
#18
I'm aware of that. I'm speaking to the different mitigation techniques.
littlemissmartypants
Apr 2024
#22