Bird Flu Current Situation Summary
Updated May 20, 2022
Spotlights
- May 05. 2022 UPDATE: U.S. Case of Human Avian Influenza A(H5N1) Virus Reported
- Apr 28. 2022 U.S. Case of Human Avian Influenza A(H5) Virus Reported
- Mar 07. 2022 March 7, 2022 Update: H5N1 Bird Flu Poses Low Risk to the Public
- Feb 22. 2022 Updated: H5N1 Bird Flu Virus in U.S. Wild Birds and Poultry Poses a Low Risk to the Public
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Protective Actions for People
- head side mask light iconProtective actions around wild birdsAvoid direct contact with wild birds and observe them only from a distance, if possible. Learn more.
- phone office light iconWhat to do if you find a dead birdAvoid contact with wild or domestic birds that appear ill or have died and call to report sick or dead birds. Learn more.
- drumstick light iconPreparing foodIt is safe to eat properly handled and cooked poultry in the United States. Learn more.
- plane light iconTraveling to other countriesCDC does not currently recommend any travel restrictions related to bird flu to countries affected by bird flu in poultry or people. Learn more.
- head side cough light iconIf you have contact with infected birds and become sickLearn what to do if you have contact with infected birds and become sick. Learn more.
- user nurse light iconClinician, laboratorian or public health workerVisit CDC’s avian influenza (bird flu) information for health professional and laboratorians webpage for the latest guidance. Learn more
- syringe light iconGet a seasonal flu vaccineSeasonal flu vaccination will not prevent infection with bird flu viruses, but can reduce the risk of getting sick with human and bird flu viruses at the same time. Learn more.
Related Links
- Avian Influenza Communication Resources
- Avian Influenza: Information for Health Professionals and Laboratorians
- USDA: Detections of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenzaexternal icon
- USDA: Defend the Flock Programexternal icon
- USDA: Distribution of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in North America,external icon
Page last reviewed: May 20, 2022