Worried about Bird Flu Mutation, Feds Seek Livestock Worker Vaccinations

Kansas Reflector

Jul 30, 2024

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has announced funding for influenza vaccinations and training for farmworkers as a measure to reduce the risk of H5N1 mutation. Notes that dual influenza infections increases the opportunity for mutation which could be a significant concern for general public health. Discusses recent H5N1 outbreak trends.

Agricultural health and safety · Farmers and farmworkers · Funding · Infectious diseases · Public health · Vaccination · Wellness, health promotion, and disease prevention