influenza flu season

Can H5N2 Be Spread To Humans?

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To date, no human infections with hpai h5 viruses have been identified in the United States Most poultry outbreaks in the United States have been caused by HPAI (H5N2) viruses. The HPAI (H5N8) viruses detected in the United States are similar to viruses that were first reported on duck farms in China in 2009-2010. What … Read more

Can Backyard Chickens Get Bird Flu?

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The highly contagious viral disease, commonly known as bird flu , can be deadly to birds, including chickens. How do you keep backyard chickens from getting bird flu? Separate your flock from disease sources including wildlife and wild birds. Keep your poultry area and equipment clean. Separate new or returning birds from your flock for … Read more