Overview

• The Colorado farmworker experienced mild symptoms, primarily conjunctivitis, and received antiviral treatment.
• This is the fourth reported human case of avian influenza in the U.S. since March, all linked to farmworkers.
• Health officials stress that avian influenza is currently zoonotic and not spreading from person to person.
• Authorities recommend farmworkers use protective gear and avoid contact with sick animals to reduce infection risk.
• Discussions are ongoing about the potential use of vaccines for farmworkers exposed to avian influenza.