A person in Missouri has bird flu, but did not get it from animals like cows or poultry. They got better after getting treatment and left the hospital. The virus did not spread to their close contacts. Other cases of bird flu have been found in Texas, Michigan, and Colorado. Many dairy cattle and poultry flocks have been infected across the country. The CDC says there is a low risk to the public. They advise avoiding sick animals and not drinking raw milk. Bird flu has been seen in wild birds before, but not in cattle in Missouri. The CDC says it’s safe to drink pasteurized milk. It’s important to follow these precautions to stay safe.
Vocabulary List:
- Influenza /ˌɪn.fluˈɛn.zə/ (noun): A viral infection that affects the respiratory system.
- Infected /ɪnˈfɛk.tɪd/ (adjective): Having been contaminated or affected by a virus or disease.
- Precautions /prɪˈkɔː.ʃənz/ (noun): Actions taken in advance to prevent something dangerous or unpleasant from happening.
- Poultry /ˈpoʊl.tri/ (noun): Domestic fowl raised for meat or eggs.
- Virus /ˈvaɪ.rəs/ (noun): A small infectious agent that replicates only inside the living cells of an organism.
- Pasteurized /ˈpæs.tʃər.aɪzd/ (adjective): Processed to kill harmful bacteria by heating.
How much do you know?
Where was a person diagnosed with bird flu?
What advice did the CDC give to the public to prevent bird flu?
Which animals were mentioned as being infected by bird flu?
Where has bird flu been found other than Missouri?
According to the CDC, what is the risk of bird flu to the public?
Which type of milk did the CDC say is safe to drink?
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