Overview

• H5N1 bird flu strain found in high concentrations in milk from infected cows, with significant uncertainty about virus survival in milk.
• Human infection reported in Texas from exposure to infected cattle, marking a rare instance of bird-to-human transmission via cows.
• WHO stresses the importance of consuming only pasteurized milk and milk products to avoid potential health risks.
• Ongoing bird flu outbreaks in dairy cows across eight U.S. states have prompted increased vigilance and surveillance.
• Potential vaccines and antiviral treatments are being prepared as the virus shows signs of spreading between mammals, raising pandemic concerns.