CDC Posts Updated H5 Bird Flu Testing and Monitoring Information

The CDC’s updated H5 bird flu situation page now provides detailed data on confirmed human cases and the number of individuals monitored and tested for H5N1 avian influenza in the U.S. since outbreaks began this year. It includes a breakdown of data by exposure type—dairy cows, birds, and other animals.

 

The page also outlines how CDC’s national, state, and local influenza monitoring systems are being utilized to track the spread of the virus. The CDC is closely analyzing multiple flu indicators to detect any potential transmission of the virus to or among people, especially in areas where H5N1 has been identified. Learn more here.