The first verified serious human case of avian flu in the United States was recently published by the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention CDC.
The public is now more worried about virus its dangers and the safety that should be taken in light of this development.
Bird Flu: What Is It?
Avian influenza also linked as bird flu is virus that mainly infects birds but can infect people on occasion.
At the time H5N1 is most prevalent strain in circulation.
What’s Going on at the CDC?
To stop virus from spreading the CDC has increased containment and surveillance operation. In order to detect possible instances.
Signs to Look Out for Common signs of avian flu include
- Shortness of breath
- Muscle aches
- Cough
- Fever
In severe cases the infection can lead to pneumonia, death or organ failure.
The United States First Severe Case
The CDC verified a serious human case of avian flu in Unites States on December 19, 204.
The concerns for people who deal closely with birds are highlighted by CDC report that the affected person ahd extended exposure to infected poultry.
How Can Humans Contract Bird Flu?
Contact with diseased birds their droppings or polluted habitats is main way that bird flu spread.
Human to Human transmission is uncommon health official are nonetheless keeping eye out for any virus changes that can increase it transmissibility.
Governor Newsom Takes Audacious Actions to Boost California Response to Bird Flu
In an effort to strengthen California reply to ongoing outbreak of Avian Influenza A H5N1 linked as Bird Flu Governor Gavin Newsom has proclaimed a State of Emergency.
Especially after instances were found in dairy farms in Southern California this rapid move is intended to improve sate readiness expedite operation and slow virus spread.
Governor Newsom’s Statement
“This proclamation is targeted action to ensure government agencies have resources and flexibility they need to respond quickly to this outbreak. Building on California testing and monitoring system the largest in nation we are committed to further protecting public health supporting our industry.”
Texas and Kansas were first states to report cases of bird flu earlier this year but it has found in 16 states.
Human Transmission
The majority of human infection were brought on by direct contact with sick cattle and no person to person transmission has been found in California thus far.
California Cases
The virus has infected dairy farms in Southern California underscoring necessity of more comprehensive reply.
Cooperation Attempts
The government has collaborated with:
CalOES, CDPH and CDFA are state department that provide public education operational assistance.
Federal Agencies CDC, FDA and USDA for prompt case surveillance and investigations.
Emergency Declaration: Key Actions
Governor Newsom proclamation introduces measures to
Support Public Health and Agriculture
Protect farmworkers monitor product contamination and strengthen cross agency collaboration.
Streamline Resources
Provide state and local agencies with flexibility around regulations, contracting staffing.
Enhance Monitoring Systems
Build on California existing testing and surveillance infrastructure already the largest in US.
The All-Inclusive Response of California
A cross-agency response comprising federal, state, and local resources has been initiated by California. Important projects consist of:
Farmworker Safety:
Millions of personal protective equipment (PPE) units are given to high-risk dairy farm workers.improved training on protective measures for both employers and employees.
Campaigns for Public Awareness:
outreach in multiple languages aimed at dairy and poultry workers.
Social media initiatives and internet tools that support preventive measures.
Frequent news releases to alert Californians.
Seasonal Flu Vaccination: Giving agricultural workers extra doses of the flu vaccine to reduce the risk of infection at the same time.