2024 Avian Influenza
Response
Healthcare Ready is currently MONITORING for any impacts from the Avian Influenza outbreak. We are monitoring supply chain needs and community impact with the assistance of our private and public sector partners.
Healthcare Ready is currently consolidating information pertinent to the 2024 Avian Influenza outbreak and will disseminate it promptly. We are committed to ensuring that accurate and comprehensive data are made available at the earliest opportunity to facilitate informed decision-making and effective response measures.
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Overview
- On April 1, 2024, the World Health Organization (WHO) was informed by the US of a human case of influenza A(H5N1) originating from contact with infected dairy cattle.
- This marks the first human infection from contact with infected cattle and the second confirmed case of A(H5N1) in the US.
- An adult in Texas developed symptoms on March 27 after contact with infected dairy cattle. The patient received antiviral treatment and is recovering.
- No additional cases have been identified, and the virus hasn’t mutated to facilitate human transmission, so the public health risk is deemed low.
- USDA detected A(H5N1) in dairy cattle across multiple states.
- CDC advises avoiding contact with sick animals and raw/uncooked products.
- The US maintains a surveillance system to protect public health and food supply.
Healthcare Ready's Role
Healthcare Ready works to monitor and evaluate the situation around the damage and provide analysis of the implications. We aim to provide information across sectors to supply information to all parties involved or impacted. Healthcare Ready is focusing efforts on highlighting challenges and supporting solutions to these challenges.
Healthcare Ready's Avian Flu Releases
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About Healthcare Ready
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