Friday, December 20, 2024

Highly Pathogenic Avian #Influenza A(#H5N1) Virus: Interim #Recommendations for #Prevention, #Monitoring, and Public Health #Investigations

Summary

The purpose of this guidance is to outline CDC's recommendations for preventing exposures to highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A(H5N1) viruses, infection prevention and control measures including the use of personal protective equipment, testing, antiviral treatment, patient investigations, monitoring of exposed persons (including persons exposed to sick or dead wild and domesticated animals and livestock with suspected or confirmed infection with highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A(H5N1) virus), and antiviral chemoprophylaxis of exposed persons. These recommendations are based on available information and will be updated as needed when new information becomes available.

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Source: US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, https://www.cdc.gov/bird-flu/prevention/hpai-interim-recommendations.html

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