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Avian flu in humans - Last Updated July 25, 2024
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Avian flu is a virus that naturally spreads among wild birds. It can also infect poultry and other kinds of animals, including cows.
While the risk to the general public is low, avoid direct contact with wild birds and observe them only from a distance. Wild birds can have avian flu even if they don’t look sick. Do not touch sick or dead animals, or surfaces contaminated with animal feces, if possible. Avoid tracking those materials home or to backyard flocks on boots and other items.
Waterfowl hunters, poultry workers, backyard bird flock owners, livestock farmers, and livestock workers are at higher risk of infection. They should take appropriate precautions, including:
Wear recommended personal protective equipment, including an N95 respirator, eye protection, and gloves, when in contact with sick birds or animals.
Wash your hands for at least 20 seconds with soap and water after contact with birds or animals. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand rub.
Dress game birds in the field when possible and take precautions as outlined by Colorado Parks and Wildlife.
If you have livestock or poultry, watch your animals for any signs of illness. Report disease to the State Veterinarian’s office by calling 303-869-9130 or using the reportable disease case report form. Learn more about protecting your animals from avian flu on CDA’s website.
Notify your local Colorado Parks and Wildlife office if you find three or more dead wild birds in a specific area within two weeks, or if you find sick or dead mammals.
Symptoms and contagiousness
Common symptoms of avian flu in people include, but are not limited, to:
Eye redness (or pink eye)
Fever (temperature of 100ºF [37.8ºC] or greater) or feeling feverish
Cough
Sore throat
Runny or stuffy nose
Muscle or body aches
Headaches
Fatigue
Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
Animals do not normally spread avian flu to humans, nor does it usually spread from person to person. While there are no known cases of the current H5N1 avian flu virus spreading between people, public health officials monitor people following exposure to infected animals.
Treatment
Flu medicine (antivirals) can treat avian flu in people. In general, treatment works best when started as soon as possible after symptoms begin.
Less a singular article and more a dashboard. Click the link to see the charts and other information available. Updates at least once a week so far.
Avian flu is a virus that naturally spreads among wild birds. It can also infect poultry and other kinds of animals, including cows.
While the risk to the general public is low, avoid direct contact with wild birds and observe them only from a distance. Wild birds can have avian flu even if they don’t look sick. Do not touch sick or dead animals, or surfaces contaminated with animal feces, if possible. Avoid tracking those materials home or to backyard flocks on boots and other items.
Waterfowl hunters, poultry workers, backyard bird flock owners, livestock farmers, and livestock workers are at higher risk of infection. They should take appropriate precautions, including:
Wear recommended personal protective equipment, including an N95 respirator, eye protection, and gloves, when in contact with sick birds or animals.
Wash your hands for at least 20 seconds with soap and water after contact with birds or animals. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand rub.
Dress game birds in the field when possible and take precautions as outlined by Colorado Parks and Wildlife.
If you have livestock or poultry, watch your animals for any signs of illness. Report disease to the State Veterinarian’s office by calling 303-869-9130 or using the reportable disease case report form. Learn more about protecting your animals from avian flu on CDA’s website.
Notify your local Colorado Parks and Wildlife office if you find three or more dead wild birds in a specific area within two weeks, or if you find sick or dead mammals.
Symptoms and contagiousness
Common symptoms of avian flu in people include, but are not limited, to:
Eye redness (or pink eye)
Fever (temperature of 100ºF [37.8ºC] or greater) or feeling feverish
Cough
Sore throat
Runny or stuffy nose
Muscle or body aches
Headaches
Fatigue
Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
Animals do not normally spread avian flu to humans, nor does it usually spread from person to person. While there are no known cases of the current H5N1 avian flu virus spreading between people, public health officials monitor people following exposure to infected animals.
Treatment
Flu medicine (antivirals) can treat avian flu in people. In general, treatment works best when started as soon as possible after symptoms begin.