Bird flu continues to cause concern as it spreads among poultry, dairy cows, and humans in the U.S. Since mid-2024, the H5N1 avian influenza strain has infected 67 people nationwide, with one death reported in Louisiana this month. Most human cases remain mild, though ongoing efforts are underway to understand how the virus is transmitted between birds and humans.
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