Bird flu in US dairy cows spreads to 11 states

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An outbreak of bird flu in US dairy cows has spread to 11 states, with over 80 dairy herds and three workers affected. The virus, H5N1, poses a low risk to humans but has potential for adaptation. A case in Mexico marks the first human infection with H5N2 globally. The virus can spread through various routes, including cow-to-human transmission. The US is preparing 4.8 million doses of a vaccine.


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