Bird Flu Current Situation Summary
Updated December 5, 2022
Spotlights
- Nov 03. 2022 U.S. Approaches Record Number of Avian Influenza Outbreaks in Wild Birds and Poultry
- 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
This webpage will be updated at 2 PM EST Monday through Friday to reflect any new data posted in the previous 24 hours.
Protective Actions for People
- Protective actions around wild birdsAvoid direct contact with wild birds and observe them only from a distance, if possible. Learn more.
- What 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.
- Preparing foodIt is safe to eat properly handled and cooked poultry in the United States. Learn more.
- Traveling 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.
- If you have contact with infected birds and become sickLearn what to do if you have contact with infected birds and become sick. Learn more.
- Clinician, laboratorian or public health workerVisit CDC’s avian influenza (bird flu) information for health professional and laboratorians webpage for the latest guidance. Learn more
- Get 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.
