Bird Flu Risks Explained: What You Need to Know About H5N1 Avian Influenza in 2026
Published: January 14, 2026
Duration: 3:44
Bird Flu Risk? Avian Flu & You, Explained
[Host upbeat, warm voice] Hey everyone, welcome to your personalized Bird Flu Risk Assessment. Im your host, and today were diving into H5N1 avian influenza, or bird flu, to figure out your individual risk. As of early 2026, the CDC reports 71 human cases in the US since 2024, mostly mild among dairy and poultry workers, with just two deaths. The current public health risk to the general public remains low, per CDC surveillance. But outbreaks rage on: over 180 million poultry affected in the US alone, plus dairy herds and wild birds worldwide...
[Host upbeat, warm voice] Hey everyone, welcome to your personalized Bird Flu Risk Assessment. Im your host, and today were diving into H5N1 avian influenza, or bird flu, to figure out your individual risk. As of early 2026, the CDC reports 71 human cases in the US since 2024, mostly mild among dairy and poultry workers, with just two deaths. The current public health risk to the general public remains low, per CDC surveillance. But outbreaks rage on: over 180 million poultry affected in the US alone, plus dairy herds and wild birds worldwide...