New cases of avian flu.
Recently a spread of avian flu from dairy cows to humans has been detected and more than 20 people in California are infected with the virus.
As you know bird flu has already infected wild birds, poultry and dairy cows in the San Joaquin Valley.
Paula Andalo, Editor, KFF Health News, comments on how health authorities still do not have much information and have not been able to coordinate among the states to track the avian flu cases and know what the current situation is.
She indicates that there are several species that have already been infected.
Paula Andalo says that it is difficult to trace because epidemiologists are searching but they find reluctance in the companies.
Paula Andalo says that now this virus is spreading and can affect our community that many times works in this type of farms.
She warns that if mass testing is not done, it will not be possible to detect or stop the contagions.
For Paula Andalo, coordination is important, since the virus is in many states, especially where there are stables.
Another problem is that today, not enough tests have been done.
As we can distinguish symptoms between avian flu in humans and seasonal flu, let’s listen to Paula Andalo, Editor, KFF Health News.
She calls on livestock, dairy and poultry workers to be alert because if farm animals get sick and then they do, it could be bird flu.
Finally, he recommends that if you work with animals, vaccinate and wear a mask.
Workers should take care of themselves, go to the community health center.
A federal agency is stepping in to help local rural clinics give free doses of flu vaccine in twelve states to protect livestock, dairy and poultry workers.