Raw milk enthusiasts are seeking out H5N1 virus by drinking unpasteurized cow milk in hopes of gaining immunity, despite scientific evidence proving the dangers. The CDC strongly advises against intentionally infecting oneself with the virus.
Key Points
Raw milk enthusiasts are requesting H5N1 milk for immunity, despite clear dangers.
Scientific evidence supports pasteurization as a method to eliminate pathogens in milk.
The CDC warns against intentionally seeking out the H5N1 virus.
Risk of human transmission and reduced immunity increases with the virus spreading to new mammalian hosts.
Cons
Seeking out H5N1 virus by consuming raw milk is dangerous and goes against medical knowledge.
There is a lack of understanding about the risks associated with the virus and its transmission to humans.
The CDC strongly advises against deliberately infecting oneself with the virus.