Office of Communications

Bird Flu

Bird flu, or avian influenza, is a virus that is spreading through wild birds worldwide. It is causing outbreaks in poultry and U.S. dairy cows, and some human cases have been identified in people who have had close contact with infected dairy cows and poultry. In October 2024, CDPH identified the first cases of bird flu in humans from people working closely with infected dairy cattle.

While the current public health risk is low, CDPH is working with local, state and federal partners to monitor bird flu in farm animals and people who work closely with poultry and dairy cattle.

Transmission

People rarely get bird flu, but those who interact with infected animals, like dairy or poultry farm workers, are at higher risk. Human infections of bird flu can happen when enough virus gets into a person’s eyes, nose or mouth, or is inhaled.

Symptoms

People exposed to infected animals should monitor for the following symptoms for 10 days after their last exposure:

Trouble breathing
Cough
Sore throat
Fever
Runny or stuffy nose
Diarrhea
Vomiting
Muscle or body aches
Eye redness or discharge (conjunctivitis)
Fatigue
Headaches

If a person starts to feel sick, they should immediately isolate, notify their local public health department, and work with public health and health care providers to get timely testing and treatment.

Prevention

Avoid contact with infected animals: People should avoid direct contact with wild birds and other animals infected with or suspected to have bird flu. Wild birds can be infected with bird flu even if they don’t look sick.
Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) if you must work with infected animals: If you work with infected animals and must have direct/close contact, wear recommended PPE, such as: respirators (N95 masks), eye protection (face shields or safety goggles) and gloves.
Get the seasonal flu vaccine: CDPH recommends that all Californians — especially workers at risk for exposure to bird flu — receive a seasonal flu vaccine. Although the seasonal flu vaccine will not protect against bird flu, it can decrease the risk of being infected with both viruses at the same time and reduce the chance of severe illness from seasonal flu. For flu vaccine messaging specifically for farmworkers at higher risk of bird flu, go to Fight the Flu & COVID-19.
Only consume pasteurized dairy products: Do not touch or consume raw milk or raw milk products, especially from animals with confirmed or suspected bird flu infection. Pasteurized milk and dairy foods are safe to eat.
Take precautions if you have a backyard flock: Keep birds separate from other animals (like pets and livestock). Avoid kissing or putting birds near your face. Wash your hands before and after contact with your birds. Do not touch sick or dead birds without PPE. Contact your vet or local animal control if you notice illness or sudden death. For more information, visit California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Animal Health Branch.

Using this Toolkit

As California is the nation’s leading dairy state, CDPH has developed this toolkit to help partners respond to this issue. Use this toolkit to inform and share with those most impacted (dairy and poultry workers) and your communities about bird flu safety.

Additional Resources

CA GOV News: Bird Flu State of Emergency Proclamation

CDPH Bird Flu

CDPH Raw Milk and Raw Dairy Products
CDPH News Releases (Latest Bird Flu News)

CDPH Leche Cruda

CDPH Fight the Flu & COVID-19 toolkit

CDC Bird Flu in Animals and People: Causes and How It Spreads

CDC H5 Bird Flu: Current Situation

CDC Prevention and Antiviral Treatment

OSHA Avian Flu

CDPH Material Co-brand Disclaimer

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Fact Sheets

Worker Protection from Bird Flu (PDF, 2MB) English \| Spanish \| Arabic \| Dari \| Dutch \| Hmong \| Khmer \| Lao \| Pashto \| Portuguese (Brazil) \| Punjabi	Seasonal Vaccines for Farmworkers (PDF, 3MB) English \| Spanish
Do Animals Where You Work Have Bird Flu? (PDF, 3MB) English \|Spanish \|Arabic \| Dari \| Dutch \|Hmong \|Khmer \|Lao \|Pashto \| Portuguese (Brazil) \|Punjabi	Bird Flu: Working with Wildlife (PDF, 2MB) English \| Spanish

Video

What You Need to Know About Bird Flu

Posted to Facebook, December 2024

Dr. Erica Pan explains how to stay safe from bird flu, a virus spreading through wild birds worldwide and causing outbreaks in poultry and dairy cows. Sporadic human cases have been found, mostly among those working closely with infected animals. Learn about the risks, symptoms and prevention.

Watch and share on Facebook in English and Spanish.

Social Media

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Bird Flu Messaging
Pasteurized Milk Messaging
Backyard Flock Messaging
WhatsApp Messaging
Spanish

Bird Flu
Suggested Messaging: Bird flu is spreading in some animals like poultry and cows. Though rare and the risk for most is low, bird flu can infect people. If you are around or work with poultry, dairy cows, or raw (unpasteurized) milk, contact your local health department if you have symptoms of bird flu. Get more information at: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Bird-Flu.aspx #BirdFlu X: Bird flu is spreading in poultry & cows. Though rare & risk for most is low, bird flu can infect people. If you are around or work w/ poultry, dairy cows, or raw milk, call your local health department if you have symptoms of bird flu. https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Bird-Flu.aspx
Suggested Messaging: Bird flu is spreading in poultry and cows. The current risk of bird flu for most people is low and human infection is rare. People who have contact with infected animals are at higher risk. If you work on a farm with animals, you can protect yourself from bird flu by using: NIOSH® approved respirator Goggles or face shield Coveralls Head cover Boots Gloves Get more information: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Bird-Flu.aspx #H5N1 #BirdFlu X: Bird flu is spreading in poultry & cows. The current risk to the public is low & human infection is rare. People who work w/ infected animals are at higher risk. https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Bird-Flu.aspx #H5N1 #BirdFlu
Suggested Messaging: Bird flu is spreading in some farm animals like poultry and cows. Though rare and the risk to most people is low, bird flu can infect people who are around infected animals. Use protective gear when working with poultry, dairy cows or other animals that could be infected: NIOSH® approved respirator Goggles or face shield Coveralls Head cover Boots Gloves Get more information at: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Bird-Flu.aspx #H5N1 #BirdFlu X: Bird flu is spreading in some farm animals like poultry and cows. Though rare, people around infected animals can get bird flu. Use protective gear when working with poultry, dairy cows or other animals that could be infected. https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Bird-Flu.aspx


Suggested Messaging: Bird flu has been found in poultry, dairy cows and domesticated cats in California. Bird flu can be serious and lead to death in animals. Protect your pets: Avoid feeding your pet raw meat/poultry, including raw pet foods or unpasteurized (raw) milk Keep cats indoors, if possible. Prevent pets from eating dead animals, if possible. Keep pets away from wild birds, poultry and cattle Learn more: go.cdph.ca.gov/birdflu X: Bird flu has been found in poultry, dairy cows, & cats in CA. Protect your pets: Avoid feeding your pet raw meat or unpasteurized (raw) milk Keep cats indoors, if possible, away from wild birds, poultry & cattle go.cdph.ca.gov/birdflu
Pasteurized Milk
Suggested Messaging: Choosing pasteurized milk and dairy foods is the best way to safely enjoy the nutritional benefits of milk and avoid getting sick. Drinking raw milk can lead to serious health risks. Pasteurization inactivates the bird flu virus and harmful germs that can cause illness. Learn more at: go.cdph.ca.gov/rawmilk #BirdFlu #ChoosePasteurized #MilkSafety X: Choosing pasteurized milk and dairy foods is the best way to safely enjoy the nutritional benefits of milk without the risk of bird flu or food poisoning. go.cdph.ca.gov/rawmilk #BirdFlu #ChoosePasteurized #MilkSafety
Suggested Messaging: Drinking raw milk or eating raw milk products could be dangerous. Reduce your risk by choosing pasteurized milk and dairy foods like cheese and yogurt. Pasteurization, the process of heating milk to specific temperatures for certain times, inactivates the bird flu virus and harmful germs that can be found in raw milk. Choosing pasteurized milk and dairy foods is the best way to safely enjoy the nutritional benefits of milk. For more info, visit: go.cdph.ca.gov/rawmilk #BirdFlu #ChoosePasteurized #MilkSafety X: Pasteurization, the process of heating milk to specific temperatures for certain times, inactivates the bird flu virus and other harmful germs that can be found in raw milk. Choose pasteurized milk and dairy foods. go.cdph.ca.gov/rawmilk #BirdFlu #ChoosePasteurized #MilkSafety
Suggested Messaging: Why is pasteurization important? Pasteurization is the process of heating beverages and dairy products (like milk) to kill viruses like bird flu and other harmful germs that could make you sick. To protect yourself and your family, choose dairy products that say “pasteurized” on the label. Learn more: go.cdph.ca.gov/rawmilk #ChoosePasteurized #MilkSafety X: Pasteurization is the process of heating foods like milk to kill the bird flu virus and other harmful germs that can make you sick. Protect yourself and your family, choose pasteurized milk dairy foods go.cdph.ca.gov/rawmilk #BirdFlu #ChoosePasteurized #MilkSafety
Suggested Messaging: There are health risks with drinking raw (unpasteurized) milk. Germs in raw milk can make some people very sick, especially young children (less than 5 years old), pregnant people and people with weakened immune systems. For the safety of your family, choose pasteurized milk! Learn more: go.cdph.ca.gov/rawmilk #BirdFlu #ChoosePasteurized #MilkSafety X: There are health risks with drinking raw (unpasteurized) milk. Pasteurization inactivates the bird flu virus and other germs that could make people very sick. For safety, choose pasteurized milk! go.cdph.ca.gov/rawmilk #BirdFlu #ChoosePasteurized #MilkSafety
Backyard Flock


Suggested Messaging: Bird flu is a virus that is spreading through wild birds worldwide. It is currently causing outbreaks in poultry and dairy cows. Some sporadic human cases have been found, mostly in people who work closely with infected dairy cows and poultry. While the current risk to people is low, CDPH encourages those with backyard flocks to protect themselves from bird flu by following simple precautions. Learn more: go.cdph.ca.gov/birdflu

WhatsApp Messaging
Suggested Attachment: Protect Yourself From Bird Flu When Working With Infected Dairy Cows (PDF, 2MB) Suggested Messaging: Bird flu is spreading in some farm animals like poultry and cows. Though rare and the risk to most people is low, bird flu can infect people who are around infected animals. Use protective gear when working with poultry, dairy cows or other animals that could be infected: NIOSH® approved respirator Goggles or face shield Coveralls  Head cover Boots Gloves Contact the National Center for Farmworker Health Call for Health Helpline:  📲 +1 (800) 377-9968  ✅ WhatsApp at + 1 (737) 999-4162  NCFH staff will be available to offer help in your language! Learn more about bird flu: go.cdph.ca.gov/birdflu
Suggested Attachment: What You Need to Know About Bird Flu (YouTube) Suggested Messaging: Dr. Erica Pan, director of California Department of Public Health, explains how to protect yourself from bird flu, a virus spreading through wild birds worldwide and causing outbreaks in poultry and dairy cows. Some human cases have been found, mostly among those working closely with infected animals. Learn about the risks, symptoms and prevention. Contact the National Center for Farmworker Health Call for Health Helpline:  📲 +1 (800) 377-9968  ✅ WhatsApp at + 1 (737) 999-4162 NCFH staff will be available to offer help in your language!   Learn more about bird flu: go.cdph.ca.gov/birdflu
Suggested Attachment: Protect Yourself From Bird Flu When Working With Infected Dairy Cows (PDF, 2MB) Suggested Messaging: Bird flu is spreading in poultry and cows. The current risk of bird flu for most people is low and human infection is rare. People who have contact with infected animals are at higher risk.   If you work on a farm with animals, you can protect yourself from bird flu by using: NIOSH® approved respirator Goggles or face shield Coveralls Head cover Boots Gloves Get more information by contacting the National Center for Farmworker Health Call for Health Helpline:  📲 +1 (800) 377-9968  ✅ WhatsApp at + 1 (737) 999-4162 NCFH staff will be available to offer help in your language!   Learn more about bird flu: go.cdph.ca.gov/birdflu
Suggested Attachment: Do Animals Where You Work Have Bird Flu? (PDF, 3MB) Suggested Messaging: If you work with cows, raw milk or poultry, you could be at risk for bird flu. Learn the symptoms and what to do if you feel sick. Contact the National Center for Farmworker Health Call for Health Helpline:  📲 +1 (800) 377-9968  ✅ WhatsApp at + 1 (737) 999-4162 NCFH staff will be available to offer help in your language!   Learn more about bird flu: go.cdph.ca.gov/birdflu
Suggested Attachment: Protect Yourself and Your Family with Flu and COVID-19 Vaccines (PDF, 3MB) Suggested Messaging: The most recent flu and COVID-19 vaccines can help prevent you from getting sick and missing days of work on the farm. Getting these vaccines can also help protect your coworkers and family from getting sick. Staying up to date on vaccines can help keep you and the people you care about healthy.   Contact the National Center for Farmworker Health Call for Health Helpline:  📲 +1 (800) 377-9968  ✅ WhatsApp at + 1 (737) 999-4162 NCFH staff will be available to offer help in your language!   For more information or to learn where you and your family can get free or low-cost flu and COVID-19 vaccines, visit https://www.ncfh.org/callforhealth.html
Suggested Attachment: Protect Yourself and Your Family with Flu and COVID-19 Vaccines (PDF, 3MB) Suggested Messaging: The most recent flu and COVID-19 vaccines can help protect farmworkers and their families. Everyone 6 months and older can get these vaccines.  Staying up to date with vaccinations is an important step you can take to protect yourself and your family.    Contact the National Center for Farmworker Health Call for Health Helpline:  📲 +1 (800) 377-9968  ✅ WhatsApp at + 1 (737) 999-4162 NCFH staff will be available to offer help in your language!   For more information or to learn where you and your family can get free or low-cost flu and COVID-19 vaccines, visit  https://www.ncfh.org/callforhealth.html Suggested Messaging: The bird flu virus and other harmful germs can be found in raw milk and could make you very sick. Mixing raw milk with alcohol does not provide the same protection as pasteurization. Neither will lighting the alcohol on fire. Harmful bacteria and viruses may still be present. Pasteurization is the process of heating foods like milk to kill the bird flu virus and other harmful germs. To protect yourself and your family, choose pasteurized milk. Learn more at go.cdph.ca.gov/birdflu

WhatsApp Messaging

If you work with poultry, dair cows or raw, unpasteurized milk, and have signs of bird flu: eye redness or discharge, fever, cou

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Protect Yourself From Bird Flu When Working With Infected Dairy Cows (PDF, 2MB)

Suggested Messaging: Bird flu is spreading in some farm animals like poultry and cows. Though rare and the risk to most people is low, bird flu can infect people who are around infected animals. Use protective gear when working with poultry, dairy cows or other animals that could be infected:

NIOSH® approved respirator
Goggles or face shield
Coveralls 
Head cover
Boots
Gloves

Contact the National Center for Farmworker Health Call for Health Helpline: 

📲 +1 (800) 377-9968 

✅ WhatsApp at + 1 (737) 999-4162 

NCFH staff will be available to offer help in your language!
Learn more about bird flu: go.cdph.ca.gov/birdflu

Suggested Attachment: What You Need to Know About Bird Flu (YouTube)

Suggested Messaging: Dr. Erica Pan, director of California Department of Public Health, explains how to protect yourself from bird flu, a virus spreading through wild birds worldwide and causing outbreaks in poultry and dairy cows.

Some human cases have been found, mostly among those working closely with infected animals. Learn about the risks, symptoms and prevention.

Contact the National Center for Farmworker Health Call for Health Helpline: 

📲 +1 (800) 377-9968 

✅ WhatsApp at + 1 (737) 999-4162

NCFH staff will be available to offer help in your language!  

Learn more about bird flu: go.cdph.ca.gov/birdflu

if you work with infected animals, use NIOSH approved respirator, goggles or face shield, coveralls, head cover, boots, and glov

Suggested Attachment:

Protect Yourself From Bird Flu When Working With Infected Dairy Cows (PDF, 2MB)

Suggested Messaging: Bird flu is spreading in poultry and cows. The current risk of bird flu for most people is low and human infection is rare. People who have contact with infected animals are at higher risk.  

If you work on a farm with animals, you can protect yourself from bird flu by using:

NIOSH® approved respirator
Goggles or face shield
Coveralls
Head cover
Boots
Gloves

Get more information by contacting the National Center for Farmworker Health Call for Health Helpline: 

📲 +1 (800) 377-9968 

✅ WhatsApp at + 1 (737) 999-4162

NCFH staff will be available to offer help in your language!  

Learn more about bird flu: go.cdph.ca.gov/birdflu

Suggested Attachment: Do Animals Where You Work Have Bird Flu? (PDF, 3MB)

Suggested Messaging: If you work with cows, raw milk or poultry, you could be at risk for bird flu. Learn the symptoms and what to do if you feel sick.

Contact the National Center for Farmworker Health Call for Health Helpline: 

📲 +1 (800) 377-9968 

✅ WhatsApp at + 1 (737) 999-4162

NCFH staff will be available to offer help in your language!  

Learn more about bird flu: go.cdph.ca.gov/birdflu

protect yourself. protect the people you care about. stay up to date on vaccines!

Suggested Attachment:

Protect Yourself and Your Family with Flu and COVID-19 Vaccines (PDF, 3MB)

Suggested Messaging: The most recent flu and COVID-19 vaccines can help prevent you from getting sick and missing days of work on the farm. Getting these vaccines can also help protect your coworkers and family from getting sick. Staying up to date on vaccines can help keep you and the people you care about healthy.  

Contact the National Center for Farmworker Health Call for Health Helpline: 

📲 +1 (800) 377-9968 

✅ WhatsApp at + 1 (737) 999-4162

NCFH staff will be available to offer help in your language!  

For more information or to learn where you and your family can get free or low-cost flu and COVID-19 vaccines, visit https://www.ncfh.org/callforhealth.html

Protect the youngest among us. Stay up to date on vaccines! Suggested Attachment: Protect Yourself and Your Family with Flu and COVID-19 Vaccines (PDF, 3MB)

Suggested Messaging: The most recent flu and COVID-19 vaccines can help protect farmworkers and their families. Everyone 6 months and older can get these vaccines.  Staying up to date with vaccinations is an important step you can take to protect yourself and your family.   

Contact the National Center for Farmworker Health Call for Health Helpline: 

📲 +1 (800) 377-9968 

✅ WhatsApp at + 1 (737) 999-4162

NCFH staff will be available to offer help in your language!  

For more information or to learn where you and your family can get free or low-cost flu and COVID-19 vaccines, visit  https://www.ncfh.org/callforhealth.html

be careful with pajaretes! choose pasteurized milk.

Suggested Messaging: The bird flu virus and other harmful germs can be found in raw milk and could make you very sick. Mixing raw milk with alcohol does not provide the same protection as pasteurization. Neither will lighting the alcohol on fire. Harmful bacteria and viruses may still be present.

Pasteurization is the process of heating foods like milk to kill the bird flu virus and other harmful germs.

To protect yourself and your family, choose pasteurized milk.

Learn more at go.cdph.ca.gov/birdflu

Social Media - Spanish

Suggested Messaging: La influenza aviar se está propagando en algunos animales como aves de corral y vacas. Aunque es poco común y el riesgo para la mayoría es bajo, la influenza aviar puede infectar a las personas. Si estás cerca o trabajas con aves de corral, vacas lecheras o leche cruda (no pasteurizada) y tienes síntomas de influenza aviar, comunícate con tu departamento local de salud. Obtén más información en: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Bird-Flu.aspx #InfluenzaAviar
Suggested Messaging: La influenza aviar se está propagando en animales como aves de corral y vacas. El riesgo actual de contraer influenza aviar para la mayoría de las personas es bajo y la infección humana es rara. Las personas que trabajan con animales infectados corren un mayor riesgo. Usa protección cuando te acerques a animales que podrían estar infectados. Métodos de protección incluyen: Respirador aprobado por NIOSH® “Goggles” o protector facial Overoles Gorros Botas Guantes Obtén más información en: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Bird-Flu.aspx #H5N1 #InfluenzaAviar X: La influenza aviar se está propagando en animales como aves de corral y vacas. El riesgo actual para el público es bajo y la infección humana es rara. Las personas que trabajan con animales infectados corren un mayor riesgo. Obtén más información en: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Bird-Flu.aspx #H5N1 #Influenzavia
Suggested Messaging: La influenza aviar se está propagando en animales como aves de corral y vacas. La influenza aviar puede infectar a las personas que estén cerca de ellos. Usa protección cuando te acerques a animales que podrían estar infectados. Métodos de protección incluyen: Respirador aprobado por NIOSH® Gafas o protector facial Overoles Gorros Botas Guantes Obtén más información en: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Bird-Flu.aspx #H5N1 #GripeAviar X: La influenza aviar se está propagando en animales como aves de corral y vacas. Usa protección cuando te acerques a animales que podrían estar infectados. Obtén más información en: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Bird-Flu.aspx #H5N1 #GripeAviar


Suggested Messaging: La gripe aviar se ha encontrado en aves de corral, vacas lecheras y gatos domésticos en California. La gripe aviar puede ser grave y provocar la muerte de los animales. Protege a tus mascotas: Evita alimentar a tu mascota con carne/aves crudas, incluidos los alimentos crudos para mascotas o la leche no pasteurizada (cruda) Mantén a tus gatos dentro de casa, si es posible. Evita que las mascotas coman animales muertos, si es posible. Mantén a las mascotas alejadas de las aves silvestres, las aves de corral y el ganado Aprende más: go.cdph.ca.gov/birdflu X: La gripe aviar se ha encontrado en aves de corral, vacas lecheras y gatos en CA. Protege a tus mascotas: Evita alimentar a tu mascota con carne o leche cruda Mantén a tus gatos adentro, si es posible, lejos de aves silvestres, aves de corral y ganado go.cdph.ca.gov/birdflu
Suggested Messaging: Elegir leche y productos lácteos pasteurizados es la mejor manera de disfrutar de forma segura de los beneficios nutricionales de la leche, y evitar enfermarse. El consumo de leche cruda puede conllevar graves riesgos para la salud. La pasteurización inactiva el virus de la influenza aviar y los gérmenes dañinos que pueden causar enfermedades. Más información en: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/LecheCruda.aspx #InfluenzaAviar #ElijePasteurizado #SeguridadLáctea X: Elegir leche pasteurizada y productos lácteos es la mejor manera de disfrutar de forma segura de los beneficios nutricionales de la leche sin los riesgos de la gripe aviar o intoxicación alimentaria.  https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/LecheCruda.aspx
Suggested Messaging: El consume de leche o productos lácteos crudos puede ser peligroso. Disminuye el riesgo eligiendo leche y productos lácteos pasteurizados como queso y yogur. La pasteurización es el proceso de calentar la leche a temperaturas específicas por cierto tiempo, el cual inactiva el virus de la gripe aviar y los gérmenes dañinos que se pueden encontrar en la leche cruda. Elegir leche y productos lácteos pasteurizados es la mejor forma de disfrutar de manera segura de los beneficios nutricionales de la leche. Más información en: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/LecheCruda.aspx #InfluenzaAviar #EligeLaPasteurización #SeguridadLáctea X: La pasteurización es el proceso de calentar la leche a temperaturas específicas por cierto tiempo, el cual inactiva el virus de la gripe aviar y los gérmenes dañinos que se pueden encontrar en la leche cruda. Elige leche y productos lácteos pasteurizados. https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/LecheCruda.aspx
Suggested Messaging: ¿Por qué es importante la pasteurización? La pasteurización es el proceso de calentar bebidas y productos lácteos (como la leche) para eliminar el virus de la gripe aviar y otros gérmenes dañinos que pueden enfermarte. Para protegerte a ti y a tu familia, elige productos lácteos que digan “pasteurizado” en la etiqueta. Más información en: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/LecheCruda.aspx #InfluenzaAviar #EligeLaPasteurización #SeguridadLáctea X: La pasteurización es el proceso de calentar bebidas y productos lácteos (como la leche) para eliminar el virus de la gripe aviar y otros gérmenes dañinos que pueden enfermarte. Protégete a ti y a tu familia, elige productos lácteos pasteurizados.  https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/LecheCruda.aspx
Suggested Messaging: Existen riesgos para la salud al beber leche cruda (sin pasteurizar). Los gérmenes en la leche cruda pueden enfermar gravemente a algunas personas, especialmente a los niños pequeños (menores de 5 años), a las personas embarazadas y a las personas con sistemas inmunitarios debilitados. ¡Por la seguridad de tu familia, elige leche pasteurizada! Más información en: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/LecheCruda.aspx #InfluenzaAviar #EligeLaPasteurización #SeguridadLáctea X: Existen riesgos para la salud al beber leche cruda (sin pasteurizar). La pasteurización inactiva el virus de la gripe aviar y otros gérmenes que podrían enfermar gravemente a las personas. ¡Como precaución, elige leche pasteurizada! https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/LecheCruda.aspx


Suggested Messaging: La gripe aviar es un virus que se está propagando entre aves salvajes. En la actualidad, está causando brotes entre aves de corral y vacas lecheras. Se han encontrado casos esporádicos, en su mayoría entre personas que trabajan de cerca con vacas lecheras y aves de corral infectados. Si bien el riesgo actual para las personas es bajo, CDPH alienta a quienes tienen aves de corral en sus patios a que se protejan de la gripe aviar, siguiendo las siguientes precauciones. Infórmate más: go.cdph.ca.gov/birdflu Contacta a tu veterinario o control local de animales si notas enfermedad o muerte súbita. X: Si bien el riesgo actual para las personas es bajo, CDPH alienta a quienes tienen aves de corral en sus patios a que se protejan de la gripe aviar, siguiendo las siguientes precauciones. Infórmate más: go.cdph.ca.gov/birdflu Contacta a tu veterinario o control local de animales si notas enfermedad o muerte súbita.
Suggested Attachment: Protėjase de la gripe aviar cuando trabaje con vacas lecheras infectadas (PDF, 3MB) Suggested Messaging: La influenza aviar se está propagando en algunos animales como aves de corral y vacas. Aunque es poco común y el riesgo para la mayoría es bajo, la influenza aviar puede infectar a las personas. Si estás cerca o trabajas con aves de corral, vacas lecheras o leche cruda (no pasteurizada) y tienes síntomas de influenza aviar, comunícate con tu departamento local de salud. Comuníquese con la línea de ayuda Una Voz para La Salud del Centro Nacional para la Salud de Trabajador Agrícola a  📲 +1 (800) 377-9968  ✅ WhatsApp a + 1 (737) 999-4162 El personal del NCFH estará disponible para ofrecerle ayuda en su idioma. Infórmase más: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Influenza-Aviar.aspx
Suggested Attachment: Quė Necesitas Saber Sobre La Gripe Aviar (YouTube) Suggested Messaging: La Dra. Erica Pan, directora del Departamento de Salud Pública de California, explica cómo protegerse contra la gripe aviar, un virus que se propaga a través de aves silvestres en todo el mundo y causa brotes en aves de corral y vacas lecheras. Se han encontrado algunos casos en humanos, principalmente entre quienes trabajan con animales infectados. Conozca los riesgos, síntomas y prevención. Comuníquese con la línea de ayuda Una Voz para La Salud del Centro Nacional para la Salud de Trabajador Agrícola a  📲 +1 (800) 377-9968  ✅ WhatsApp a + 1 (737) 999-4162  El personal del NCFH estará disponible para ofrecerle ayuda en su idioma. Infórmase más: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Influenza-Aviar.aspx
Suggested Attachment: Tienen gripe aviar los animales donde trabaja? (PDF, 3MB) Suggested Messaging: La influenza aviar se está propagando en animales como aves de corral y vacas. El riesgo actual de contraer influenza aviar para la mayoría de las personas es bajo y la infección humana es rara. Las personas que trabajan con animales infectados corren un mayor riesgo.  Usa protección cuando te acerques a animales que podrían estar infectados. Métodos de protección incluyen:  Respirador aprobado por NIOSH®  “Goggles” o protector facial  Overoles  Gorros  Botas  Guantes  Comuníquese con la línea de ayuda Una Voz para La Salud del Centro Nacional para la Salud de Trabajador Agrícola a  📲 +1 (800) 377-9968  ✅ WhatsApp a + 1 (737) 999-4162 El personal del NCFH estará disponible para ofrecerle ayuda en su idioma.  Infórmase más: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Influenza-Aviar.aspx
Suggested Attachment: Tienen gripe aviar los animales donde trabaja? (PDF, 3MB) Suggested Messaging: Si trabajas con aves de corral, vacas lecheras o leche cruda (leche bronca)- no pasteurizada, conozca los riesgos, síntomas y prevención de la gripe aviar. Comuníquese con la línea de ayuda Una Voz para La Salud del Centro Nacional para la Salud de Trabajador Agrícola a  📲 +1 (800) 377-9968  ✅ WhatsApp a + 1 (737) 999-4162 El personal del NCFH estará disponible para ofrecerle ayuda en su idioma.  Infórmase más: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Influenza-Aviar.aspx
Suggested Attachment: Protėjase de la gripe aviar cuando trabaje con vacas lecheras infectadas (PDF, 3MB) Suggested Messaging: Las vacunas más recientes contra la gripe y COVID-19 pueden ayudar a proteger a los trabajadores agrícolas y sus familias. Todas las personas mayores de 6 meses pueden recibir estas vacunas. Mantenerse al día con las vacunas es un paso importante que puede tomar para protegerse a sí mismo y a su familia.    Comuníquese con la línea de ayuda Una Voz para La Salud del Centro Nacional para la Salud de Trabajador Agrícola a  📲 +1 (800) 377-9968  ✅ WhatsApp a + 1 (737) 999-4162  El personal del NCFH estará disponible para ofrecerle ayuda en su idioma.  Para obtener más información o para saber dónde usted y su familia pueden obtener vacunas contra la gripe y el COVID-19,  gratis o a bajo costo,  https://www.ncfh.org/callforhealth.html
Suggested Attachment: Protėjase de la gripe aviar cuando trabaje con vacas lecheras infectadas (PDF, 3MB) Suggested Messaging: Las vacunas más recientes contra la gripe y el COVID-19 pueden ayudarle a evitar que se enferme y pierda días de trabajo en la granja. Ponerse estas vacunas también puede ayudar a proteger a sus compañeros de trabajo y a su familia para que no se enfermen. Mantenerse al día con las vacunas puede ayudarle a  usted y a sus seres queridos a mantenerse saludables.   Comuníquese con la línea de ayuda Una Voz para La Salud del Centro Nacional para la Salud de Trabajador Agrícola a  📲 +1 (800) 377-9968  ✅ WhatsApp a + 1 (737) 999-4162  El personal del NCFH estará disponible para ofrecerle ayuda en su idioma.   Para obtener más información o para saber dónde usted y su familia pueden obtener vacunas contra la gripe y el COVID-19,  gratis o a bajo costo,  https://www.ncfh.org/callforhealth.html
Suggested Messaging: El virus de la gripe aviar y otros gérmenes dañinos pueden encontrarse en la leche cruda (leche bronca) y causar enfermedades graves. Mezclar leche cruda con alcohol no ofrece la misma protección que la pasteurización. Tampoco lo hará prender fuego al alcohol. Es posible que aún haya bacterias y virus dañinos. La pasteurización es el proceso de calentar alimentos como la leche para matar el virus de la gripe aviar y otros gérmenes dañinos. ¡Elige leche pasteurizada para la seguridad de tu salud y la de tu familia! Más información en go.cdph.ca.gov/birdflu

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