Avian Flu

Avian influenza refers to the disease caused by infection with avian (bird) influenza (flu) Type A viruses. These viruses occur naturally among wild aquatic birds worldwide and can infect domestic poultry and other bird and animal species. Avian flu viruses do not normally infect humans. However, sporadic human infections with avian flu viruses have occurred.

What's New?

• H5N1 Bird Flu: Current Situation Summary
• Current H5N1 Bird Flu Situation in Dairy Cows
• CDC FluView Interactive for Novel Flu A
• CDC Health Alert Network - Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5N1) Virus: Identification of Human Infection and Recommendations for Investigations and Response (04/05/24)
• Confirmations of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Commercial and Backyard Flocks
• Podcast: Avian Flu and Alabama, Things to Know from Alabama Regional Center for Infection Prevention and Control (ARCIPC) (08/28/24)

Resources

• Interim Recommendations for Prevention, Monitoring, and Public Health Investigations
• Avian Influenza in Birds
• Avian Influenza in Humans
• Influenza Type A Viruses
• For Fair Organizers to Help Prevent Influenza
• For Fair Exhibitors to Help Prevent Influenza

Additional information is available from the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industry.

You may also find useful information from the Alabama A&M and Auburn University Extension.

Downloads

• How Infected Poultry Could Spread Bird Flu to People
• Avian Influenza Presentation - General Public
• Protect Yourself From H5N1 When Working With Farm Animals
• 5 Things to Do RIGHT after Visiting Animals
• Avoid Animal Exhibit if Ill
• No Food or Drink Sign
• Wash Your Hands After Visiting Animal Exhibits Hands Sign

Videos

• Keep Your Visit to the Fair or Petting Zoo Healthy & Fun!

Spending time with animals can be fun and educational, but animals sometimes carry germs that make people sick. You can take steps to protect yourself and your family during and after visiting animals at fairs and petting zoos.