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US Dairy Workers at Risk as Bird Flu Spreads Among Cattle

Limited protective measures and testing gaps heighten concerns over potential human infections

  • Second confirmed case of bird flu in a dairy worker raises alarm.
  • Unpasteurized milk identified as a primary vector for virus transmission.
  • Protective equipment remains scarce despite federal recommendations.
  • Farmworkers face high exposure due to close contact with infected cows.
  • Experts warn that inadequate protections could exacerbate public health risks.
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