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Bird Flu Update: US H5N1 News Now

Bird Flu Update: US H5N1 News Now

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 This is your Bird Flu Update: US H5N1 News Now podcast.

Welcome to "Bird Flu Update: US H5N1 News Now," your go-to source for the latest developments in bird flu across the United States. This concise, 3-minute podcast is regularly updated to provide you with the most recent updates on H5N1 cases in humans and animals from various US regions. We bring you reliable information straight from the CDC and USDA with the latest guidance and containment measures. Our podcast also highlights significant research findings and delivers practical insights on what these developments mean for you. Plus, we compare the current situation with previous weeks to give you a comprehensive understanding of trends and changes. Tune in for a journalistic, factual presentation similar to a professional news broadcast, crafted to keep you informed and prepared.

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  • US H5N1 Bird Flu Update February 2026: 71 Confirmed Human Cases, 989 Dairy Herds Affected

    US H5N1 Bird Flu Update February 2026: 71 Confirmed Human Cases, 989 Dairy Herds Affected
    Feb 21 2026
    Bird Flu Update: US H5N1 News Now

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    Host: Good day, this is Bird Flu Update: US H5N1 News Now. I'm your host, delivering the latest on avian influenza in the United States as of late February 2026. Today: confirmed cases in humans and animals, CDC and USDA updates, guidance shifts, key research, what it means for you, and a look back at recent trends. All drawn from CDC, USDA, and state reports.

    Starting with humans: The CDC reports 71 confirmed H5N1 cases since February 2024, with two deaths. Forty-one linked to dairy herds, 24 to poultry farms, three to other animals, and three unknown sources. No person-to-person spread detected. Recent cases include a Nevada dairy worker, Ohio poultry worker, and Wyoming backyard flock owner, per CDC's early February data. The public health risk remains low, but workers with animal exposure face moderate-to-high risk.

    In animals, USDA data shows H5N1 widespread in wild birds nationwide, with ongoing outbreaks in poultry and dairy cows. Since March 2024, 989 dairy herds in 17 states, 336 commercial poultry flocks, and 207 backyard flocks—over 90.9 million birds affected. This week, Texas Parks and Wildlife warned of detections in wild birds in Amarillo and Lubbock areas on February 17. CIDRAP notes recent Pennsylvania outbreaks in egg and turkey facilities, with 51 US flocks confirmed in the past 30 days. New Jersey reports over 1,100 dead or sick geese since mid-February, sparking warnings.

    Agency updates from the past week: No major CDC announcements, but their February 18 situation summary confirms streamlined monthly reporting since July 2025 via FluView. USDA continues animal surveillance, directing users to their site for detections. CDC's week 5 flu report ending February 7 shows no H5 positives in routine testing.

    Guidance and containment: No changes this week. CDC urges PPE for farm workers and avoiding sick animals. Pasteurization kills the virus in milk; cook poultry and eggs thoroughly. USDA's bulk milk testing pilots in select states continue for interstate herd movement.

    Research highlight: CDC analysis shows viral mutations like PB2 D701N and E627K aiding mammal replication, but no antiviral resistance or vaccine concerns.

    For listeners: Everyday risk is low—avoid raw milk from sick cows and contact with dead wild birds. Farmers, enhance biosecurity: limit wild bird access, report illnesses promptly.

    Compared to previous weeks: Situation stable. No new human cases since early 2025; animal outbreaks persist seasonally without surge, entering the outbreak's fourth year. Flu surveillance shows rising seasonal flu but zero H5 activity.

    Thank you for tuning in. Join us next week for more. This has been a Quiet Please production—for me, check out Quiet Please Dot A I.

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  • US H5N1 Bird Flu Update February 2026 71 Human Cases Low Public Health Risk

    US H5N1 Bird Flu Update February 2026 71 Human Cases Low Public Health Risk
    Feb 20 2026
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    Host: Good evening, and welcome to Bird Flu Update: US H5N1 News Now. I'm your host, bringing you the latest on the H5N1 avian influenza situation in the United States, as of late February 2026. According to the CDC's current situation summary, there have been 71 confirmed human cases since February 2024, with two deaths, including the first in Louisiana from exposure to backyard chickens and wild birds. The most recent cases include a Nevada dairy worker, an Ohio poultry worker, and a Wyoming backyard flock owner, all with mild symptoms like conjunctivitis and no person-to-person spread detected. CDC reports the public health risk remains low.

    In animals, USDA data shows widespread H5N1 in wild birds nationwide, with outbreaks peaking in winter. Over 989 dairy herds in 17 states have been affected since March 2024, plus recent detections in Pennsylvania and Colorado dairy herds. Wild bird mortalities are rising, as noted by Cornell's Ag Informer for February 2026 and Texas Parks and Wildlife on February 17 detecting HPAI in North Texas birds. New Jersey reports die-offs in eight counties through February 17.

    From the past week, CDC's streamlined reporting via FluView continues monthly human surveillance with no new cases announced. USDA handles animal data, confirming mammal detections like in Washington's San Juan County on February 2. No major guidance changes; CDC and states emphasize biosecurity.

    On research, CDC's February analysis shows virus mutations like PB2 D701N for better mammal adaptation, but no antiviral resistance or vaccine concerns.

    For listeners, this means low risk unless handling sick birds or cows. Cook poultry and eggs thoroughly, choose pasteurized milk, and avoid raw dairy from affected areas. Farmers: Use PPE, limit wild bird contact, lock barns, and report sick livestock per New York State Agriculture guidance.

    Compared to previous weeks, the situation is stable. No new human cases since early 2025 additions; animal outbreaks persist seasonally without surge, entering the outbreak's fourth year per CDC and WVU reports. Enhanced federal testing since 2024 has improved detection, aligning with milk sample trends dropping to 6.9% positive by early 2025.

    Thank you for tuning in. Come back next week for more. This has been a Quiet Please production. For me, check out Quiet Please Dot A I.

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  • US Bird Flu H5N1 Update: 71 Human Cases, Widespread in Dairy Herds and Poultry Across 17 States in 2026

    US Bird Flu H5N1 Update: 71 Human Cases, Widespread in Dairy Herds and Poultry Across 17 States in 2026
    Feb 18 2026
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    Good evening, this is your Bird Flu Update: US H5N1 News Now. I'm your host, bringing you the latest from the CDC, USDA, and frontline reports as of mid-February 2026.

    First, human cases. The CDC reports 71 confirmed H5N1 infections in the US since 2024, with 41 linked to dairy herds, 24 to poultry farms and culling, three to other animals, and three unknown. The most recent include a Nevada dairy worker, Ohio poultry worker, and Wyoming backyard flock owner from early 2025. Louisiana reported the first US H5N1 death in late 2025, a patient over 65 with underlying conditions exposed to backyard chickens and wild birds. No human-to-human transmission detected, and CDC surveillance through January 31 shows no unusual flu activity.

    In animals, USDA data shows widespread H5N1 in wild birds, with outbreaks peaking in winter. Since March 2024, 989 dairy herds in 17 states confirmed positive, plus 336 commercial poultry flocks and 207 backyard flocks, affecting over 90.9 million birds. Recent detections include Pennsylvania and Colorado dairy herds per CIDRAP on February 5, wild bird mortalities rising in New York per Cornell Ag Informer February 2026, and ongoing cases in North Texas wild birds per Texas Parks and Wildlife on February 17.

    Agency updates this week: No major CDC or USDA announcements in the past seven days, but CDC streamlined reporting on July 7, 2025, to monthly FluView updates, with USDA handling animal data. Monitoring continues: over 22,600 people tracked since March 2024, 1,020 tested. Guidance unchanged: low public risk, but moderate-to-high for exposed workers. CDC recommends PPE on farms, avoiding sick animals.

    Research note: CDC February analysis shows PB2 mutations like D701N and E627K aiding mammal replication, but no antiviral resistance or vaccine impacts.

    For listeners, risk stays low unless handling infected animals. Cook poultry and eggs thoroughly; pasteurization kills the virus in milk. Farmers: boost biosecurity, lock barns, limit wild bird contact, report sick livestock to state ag departments.

    Compared to previous weeks: Situation stable since late 2025. No new human cases after the early 2025 trio; animal outbreaks persist seasonally without surge, entering the outbreak's fourth year per WVU E-News February 3. Over 4.8 million birds affected in January-early February per USDA, aligning with winter peaks.

    Thanks for tuning in. Come back next week for more. This has been a Quiet Please production. For me, check out Quiet Please Dot A I.

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