# H5 Bird Flu Updates: Will it jump? What is going on with raw milk?

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Podcast: [Transmissible: A Public Health Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/transmissible-a-public-health-podcast-6613606)
Published: 2024-12-10T05:35:35+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jessica-stahl8/episodes/H5-Bird-Flu-Updates-Will-it-jump--What-is-going-on-with-raw-milk-e2s4mb0
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## Resource

In this mini episode of Transmissible: A Public Health Podcast , host Jessica Stahl dives into the latest updates on the H5 bird flu (avian influenza) situation as of December 9, 2024. With her promise to keep listeners informed on global health issues, Jessica breaks down the current status of bird flu in North America, focusing on its impact on wild birds, poultry, and dairy cattle. Jessica reviews key data from CDC and USDA, including new federal orders for national milk testing and the broader implications for public health. She explains the science behind H5's transmission potential and its low current risk to humans while highlighting the extensive surveillance and testing efforts underway. Jessica also discusses the historical context of the 1997 H5N1 outbreak in Hong Kong. Follow Transmissible: 📧 transmissiblepodcast@gmail.com 🎥 TikTok: @transmissiblepod 🐦 Twitter (X): @PublicHealthJess Legal Disclaimer: This episode does not constitute medical advice and reflects Jessica's personal opinions, not those of any current or former employers or institutions. Citation: Bird Flu | Bird Flu | CDC HPAI Detections in Wild Birds H5 Bird Flu: Current Situation | Bird Flu | CDC Scripps Research scientists identify mutation that could facilitate H5N1 “bird flu” virus infection and potential transmission in humans | Scripps Research H5N1-QAs.pdf

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