What to know
This page includes resources for specific groups of people who may be in contact with infected or potentially infected birds, dairy cows, or other animals, and who may be at risk for exposure to bird flu.
People with Backyard Birds/Poultry
If birds in your flock have avian (bird) influenza (flu) A virus infection, or you suspect they migh...
Tips for keeping backyard poultry and people healthy.
Working with Infected Birds or Other Animals
This page outlines CDC’s recommendations for preventing exposure to avian influenza viruses.
This guidance identifies select occupational groups that may be at risk to novel influenza A viruses
This guidance identifies select occupational groups that may be at risk to novel influenza A viruses
Learn about how to protect yourself against H5N1 bird flu in the workplace.
Guidance for Veterinarians
This page provides considerations for veterinarians related to H5N1 bird flu in cats
This page outlines CDC’s recommendations for preventing exposure to avian influenza viruses.
This guidance identifies select occupational groups that may be at risk to novel influenza A viruses
Facilitate connections and ongoing talks between dairy vets and public/animal health officials.
Agricultural Fair Organizers & Exhibitors
Agricultural fair and livestock exhibition organizers: Take action to protect visitors & livestock.
Agricultural fair and livestock exhibition organizers: Take action to protect visitors & livestock.
This page outlines CDC’s recommendations for preventing exposure to avian influenza viruses.
This guidance identifies select occupational groups that may be at risk to novel influenza A viruses
Stay home if you are sick with flu-like illness. Wash your hands often with soap and running water a...
This fair season take actions to prevent the spread of flu between animals and people. Spanish
State and Local Public Health Agencies
Surveillance activities aimed at identifying possible spread of bird flu among people.
This page outlines CDC’s recommendations for preventing exposure to avian influenza viruses.
This guidance identifies select occupational groups that may be at risk to novel influenza A viruses
Key Resources
HPAI A(H5N1) is widespread in wild birds, causing poultry, dairy outbreaks, and 2 U.S. human cases.
Information for responders to bird flu outbreaks
People recently exposed to bird flu viruses should self-monitor for symptoms after exposure.
This guidance identifies select occupational groups that may be at risk to novel influenza A viruses