#Information for #Workers Exposed to #H5N1 #Birdflu {virus}

 {Summary}

At a glance

-- H5N1 bird flu is caused by viruses that can infect cows and other animals but most commonly affect birds and poultry. 

-- People who work with infected animals or their byproducts (for example, raw milk), might get sick from the virus. 

-- For example, dairy and poultry workers might get sick with H5N1 bird flu. 

-- Your employer should develop a workplace health and safety plan and share it with you. 

-- CDC updated this page to add information about worker exposure levels (low, medium, and high). 

-- We also added detail about how to use the right personal protective equipment safely for each exposure level.

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

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