Public Health Pragmatist
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Public Health Pragmatist
@pubh-pragmatist.bsky.social
MPH graduate and senior medical laboratory scientist sharing evidence-based public health information.
Of note, according to a report by the USDA, house mice can carry and spread highly pathogenic avian influenza. As of February 26, 2025, the virus has been detected in mice in the following states: Colorado, New Mexico, Ohio, Oregon, Utah, and Washington.
March 2, 2025 at 9:03 PM
I can't find data on the types of enclosures and relative risk, but avian influenza spreads primarily through contact with infected birds, their feces, or contaminated environments. Keeping your flock separated from wildlife, particularly wild birds, is helpful to reduce their risk of exposure.
March 2, 2025 at 9:03 PM
March 2, 2025 at 6:12 PM
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March 1, 2025 at 3:23 PM
The FDA has stated that it will still issue flu strain recommendations to vaccine manufacturers in time for the upcoming flu season. When asked if the FDA would make the recommendations without input from the independent advisory panel, they did not provide an answer.
February 28, 2025 at 12:25 PM
February 26, 2025 at 2:52 AM