Bird Flu Current Situation Summary

Avoid direct contact with wild birds and observe them only from a distance, if possible. Learn more.

Avoid contact with wild or domestic birds that appear ill or have died and call to report sick or dead birds. Learn more.

It is safe to eat properly handled and cooked poultry in the United States. Learn more.

CDC does not currently recommend any travel restrictions related to bird flu to countries affected by bird flu in poultry or people. Learn more.

Learn what to do if you have contact with infected birds and become sick. Learn more.

Visit CDC’s avian influenza (bird flu) information for health professional and laboratorians webpage for the latest guidance. Learn more

Seasonal 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.