Global Alert on Bird Flu: Rising Threat to Humans and Livestock

As bird flu spreads among mammals, experts fear potential human transmission, prompting increased surveillance and preparedness measures.

Recent cases of bird flu in mammals, including a Texas dairy worker, highlight the virus's potential to jump to humans.
U.S. government allocates nearly $100 million to safeguard beef and milk supplies amid growing concerns over H5N1.
Scientific research intensifies to predict bird flu's mutation and its ability to cause a human pandemic.
Global health organizations and governments stockpile vaccines and antivirals, preparing for possible outbreaks.
Public health officials emphasize the importance of cooking meat and pasteurizing milk to prevent transmission.