Bird Flu Outbreak Among Poultry Workers in Colorado

SOURCE www.cbsnews.com
Three poultry workers in northeast Colorado are suspected to have contracted bird flu, specifically H5N1, while working at a commercial egg layer operation. The risk to the public is low, but federal officials are considering deploying bird flu vaccine.

Key Points

  • Three poultry workers in northeast Colorado suspected to have contracted bird flu (H5N1)
  • Risk to the public remains low
  • Federal officials considering deploying bird flu vaccine

Pros

  • Low risk to the public from bird flu
  • Federal officials considering deploying bird flu vaccine

Cons

  • Potential for severe disease from human infections with novel influenza virus