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Cluckpocalypse Now: Bird Flu Ruffles Feathers Nationwide!

2025/2/2
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The spread of bird flu, particularly the H5N1 strain, is a growing concern in the U.S., affecting poultry, wild birds, and other animals like cattle and cats. There have been 68 human cases and one death. A new strain, H5N9, has also emerged but poses less risk. Poultry farms face mass culls, rising egg prices, and calls for vaccination, though trade concerns remain. Health officials stress avoiding raw poultry, eggs, and milk. Public skepticism and vaccine misinformation are growing. Authorities are pushing for poultry vaccination to curb the outbreak, reduce human risk, and prevent further virus mutations.

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