Bird Flu: Getting the Facts Straight

Andrea Kiesel • January 16, 2025

Bird Flu: Getting the Facts Straight

I wanted to share some important context about the recent “bird flu” news you may have seen in the media.

Currently, we're seeing two distinct situations: our typical seasonal flu and the avian/bird influenza that's making headlines. The seasonal flu, which primarily affects humans during winter months, is not related to the bird flu strain currently in the news.

Here are the key facts about bird flu:

There have been 61 human cases in the US from this outbreak
Most cases occurred through direct contact with infected birds
The CDC and WHO currently assess the human risk as low
The virus primarily affects wild and domestic birds

While some media coverage has caused alarm, it's important to understand that human transmission remains extremely rare. The focus should be on taking normal preventive health measures, such as boosting your immune system, and staying informed through reliable sources.

I recently came across this article and thought you'd find it interesting.

Read the Full Article Here

If you have questions about your personal health situation, I encourage you to schedule an appointment so we can discuss your specific needs.

To keep these flu symptoms and any you may acquire at bay, purchase my Influenza Plus SCV which contains avian flu.

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Wishing You Wellness,

Andrea Kiesel, MBE, CiHom

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