H5N1 Bird Flu Alert: CDC Warns of Rising Dairy Cattle Infections and Potential Human Transmission Risks

H5N1 Bird Flu Alert: CDC Warns of Rising Dairy Cattle Infections and Potential Human Transmission Risks

Published: December 19, 2025

Duration: 3:12

Bird Flu SOS: Urgent H5N1 News & Safety

[Podcast Script: Bird Flu SOS: Urgent H5N1 News & Safety - 3-Minute Emergency Focus - Approx. 500 words]

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Narrator: This is Bird Flu SOS. Breaking now: The CDC reports 71 confirmed human H5N1 cases in the US since 2024, with Louisianas first-ever bird flu death, and infections linked to dairy herds, poultry farms, and wild birds. CDC situation summary confirms 41 cases from dairy cattle exposure alone, signaling a sharp rise in spillover risks as of July 2025 updates.

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