Bird Flu Risk Explained: What You Need to Know About Personal Safety and Exposure in 2025
Published: November 10, 2025
Duration: 4:09
Welcome to Bird Flu Risk? Avian Flu & You, Explained—a Quiet Please production. Today, we’ll help you understand your personal risk from bird flu, what factors to consider, and practical steps you can take.
So, how likely are you to get bird flu, and what really matters for your individual risk?
Occupational risk is the top factor. If you work with poultry, dairy cattle, or other livestock, your risk is higher—especially if you handle live animals, clean cages, or process raw animal products. The CDC and WHO say farmers, animal health workers, slaughterhouse staff, and la...
So, how likely are you to get bird flu, and what really matters for your individual risk?
Occupational risk is the top factor. If you work with poultry, dairy cattle, or other livestock, your risk is higher—especially if you handle live animals, clean cages, or process raw animal products. The CDC and WHO say farmers, animal health workers, slaughterhouse staff, and la...