Bird Flu 2025: What You Need to Know About Personal Risk and Staying Safe from Avian Influenza

Bird Flu 2025: What You Need to Know About Personal Risk and Staying Safe from Avian Influenza

Published: November 19, 2025

Duration: 3:37

Welcome to Bird Flu Risk? Avian Flu & You, Explained. I’m glad you’re joining me for a straightforward look at the bird flu situation in 2025 and what it means for you personally. Let’s break down what scientists and health agencies know, who’s at risk, and how you can make smart choices.

First, the big picture: According to the CDC, the overall risk of bird flu for the general public in the U.S. is currently low. That risk could change, but today, most people aren’t likely to get sick. However, your individual risk depends on specifi...