Jan 15, 2025 · Visit MyTurn to schedule a vaccine appointment or get tested for Bird Flu. What is Bird Flu? Bird flu, also known as avian influenza A (H5N1) or highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), is caused by a virus that can cause serious illness and death in birds and mammals.

Dec 18, 2024 · Sacramento, California – Governor Gavin Newsom today proclaimed a State of Emergency to streamline and expedite the state’s response to Avian influenza A (H5N1), commonly known as “Bird Flu.”

Healthcare providers who suspect influenza A (H5N1) virus infection should immediately reach out to their local health department (LHD).

Dec 13, 2024 · Clinicians should immediately notify their local health department (LHD) if they suspect avian influenza in a patient. LHDs should immediately notify CDPH of suspect cases by calling the Immunization Branch at (510) 620-3737. After hours, contact the CDPH Duty Officer at (916) 328-3605.

May 1, 2024 · The U.S. has two vaccines ready that could begin shipping widely within a few weeks if the H5N1 bird flu infecting dairy cows begins spreading more easily to people, federal health officials said...

Information about H5N1 Bird Flu in dairy cattle is an evolving, fluid situation with ongoing research and policy development. Please check back frequently as the information below will be updated as it becomes available.

Oct 11, 2024 · In this week's spotlight, CDC confirms three additional cases of H5 bird flu in California, bringing the total in that state to six; shares a summary of genetic sequencing data of H5N1 bird flu viruses from California available to date; shares information about a new pilot program to test symptomatic farm and dairy workers for H5 bird flu; and ...

Oct 4, 2024 · California health officials yesterday announced the state's second H5N1 avian flu infection in a dairy farm worker who had no known connection to its first case, as federal health officials announced new steps to boost the supply of H5N1 vaccines, if needed.

Nov 22, 2024 · The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said today that its tests have confirmed H5N1 avian flu in California's recent suspected case, involving a child who had no known exposure to infected animals. Also, California announced another confirmed H5 case in a dairy farm worker.

May 17, 2023 · Federal officials said Tuesday emergency approval has been granted for use of the vaccine after more than a dozen condors recently died from the bird flu, known as H5N1. There are fewer than 350 California condors in the wild, in flocks spanning from the Pacific Northwest to Baja California, Mexico.