First U.S. Child Tests Positive for Bird Flu, Now Recovering

The California case marks the 55th human bird flu infection in the U.S. this year, with no evidence of human-to-human transmission.

A child in Alameda County, California, has been confirmed as the first pediatric case of H5N1 bird flu in the United States.
The child experienced mild symptoms, was treated with antivirals, and is now recovering at home, according to health officials.
Initial tests showed low levels of the virus, and follow-up testing four days later returned negative for H5N1 but positive for other common respiratory viruses.
There is no evidence of human-to-human transmission, and all household members and daycare contacts tested negative for bird flu.
The CDC continues to assess the risk to the general public as low, though individuals exposed to infected animals remain at higher risk.