Arrr, the CDC and WebMD be warnin' us landlubbers 'bout the bird flu! Keep a sharp eye, mateys!
2024-05-16
Avast ye landlubbers! The cursed bird flu be wreaking havoc amongst our bovine companions in the States. The CDC and WebMD be teaming up to give us a live-streamed jolly roger of what be happenin' with this outbreak. Yarrr!
In the language of a 17th-century pirate, as the bird flu continues to spread among cattle in the U.S., WebMD and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) teamed up to present a live-streamed briefing on the outbreak. The presentation, titled "WebMD and CDC Presents, 2024 Bird Flu: What You Need to Know," was moderated by Neha Pathak, M.D., in Atlanta, Georgia.Reports of sick dairy cows with H5N1 came in early March to the USDA. Eric Deeble, deputy assistant secretary for the Office of Congressional Relations at the USDA, stated that the disease is relatively mild, with cows typically recovering within a few weeks.Despite the outbreak affecting 49 dairy herds in nine states, Deeble assured that there is no risk in consuming milk and meat, as all infected animals are kept out of the food supply. The CDC is closely monitoring the situation, with one human case reported in a dairy worker in Texas.The CDC emphasized the importance of personal protective equipment for those in close contact with infected animals and hinted at potential vaccine development in the future. Stay updated on the latest developments through trusted sources and remember to "be alert, not alarmed."