The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed the first case of H5N1 bird flu in a child in the United States, marking a development in the virus’s spread beyond farms and wildlife. The child from Alameda County, California, experienced mild symptoms and has recovered after receiving antiviral treatment. The case emerged amid a broader H5N1 outbreak affecting multiple species across the U.S., with California at the epicenter of infections in dairy cattle. Dr. Tomás Aragón, California’s public health director, addressed public concerns: “Based on the information and data we have, we don’t think the child was infectious … Continue reading California Confirms First H5N1 Bird Flu Case in a Child Amid 65% of U.S. Dairy Herd Infections