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Can humans get bird flu?
Human infections with HPAI virus are rare, according to the CDC, and the current public health risk is low. Of the 70 confirmed or probable cases of H5N1 bird flu in the U.S. since 2024, 96% of the individuals reported exposure to infected animals. Most people will never have direct and prolonged contact with an infected bird. Additionally, U.S. egg farms follow strict safety protocols to protect their workers from exposure to bird flu.