Overview

• The child has fully recovered, and contact tracing shows a low risk of further transmission.
• H5N1 has been detected in various mammals and birds worldwide, with significant outbreaks in the US dairy cattle.
• Australian authorities are testing to confirm if the egg farm outbreak involves the highly pathogenic H5N1 strain.
• The CDC urges continued enhanced flu surveillance to monitor potential human infections.
• Experts stress the importance of robust testing and biosecurity measures to prevent a potential pandemic.